Martin Hagon
| Born | 25 December 1961 Hackney, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1981–1983 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1981 | Rye House Rockets |
| 1984–1986 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1987 | Ipswich Witches |
| Individual honours | |
| 1984 | European Grasstrack Champion |
| 1984, 1987 | British Masters Grasstrack champion |
Martin Peter Hagon (born 25 December 1961 in Hackney, England is a former motorcycle speedway, grasstrack and longtrack rider.[1]
Career
[edit]Hagon raced for Hackney Hawks during the 1982 British League season.[2] After another season with them he joined Sheffield Tigers for the 1984 British League season[3] and would spend three seasons with them.[4]
Peter Adams, the Wolverhampton Wolves promoter made inquiries towards Hagon at the beginning of the 1986 season[5] but Hagon chose to join Ipswich Witches, where he spent his final season riding in league speedway.[1]
Away from standard speedway he excelled in Longtrack and grasstrack and reached two Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship finals in 1985 and 1987.[6] His last season was with Ipswich Witches in 1987.[1]
Personal life
[edit]He is the son of Alf Hagon and his son is Sam Hagon (both speedway riders).[1]
World Longtrack Championship Record
[edit]- 1985 –
Esbjerg 12pts (7th) - 1987 –
Mühldorf 19pts (4th) - 1988 – Qualifying Round
- 1989 – Semi-final
- 1990 – Semi-final
- 1991 – Semi-final
European Grasstrack Championship
[edit]- 1982 –
Damme 10pts (8th) - 1983 – Nandlastadt 14pts (6th)
- 1984 –
Eenrum 24pts (Champion)
British Masters Grasstrack Championship
[edit]- 1982 –
Exeter Finalist - 1983 – Long Marston Airfield Finalist
- 1984 – Yarm (Champion)
- 1985 – Andover Finalist
- 1986 – Exeter (2nd)
- 1987 – Andover (Champion)
- 1988 – Abingdon Finalist
- 1989 – Andover Finalist
- 1990 – Bridgnorth (2nd)
- 1991 – Tonbridge Finalist
After racing
[edit]After his racing career, Martin went into the business his father set up called 'Hagon Shocks'. Today he runs the business and supplies many of the racing fraternity.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Martin Hagon". WWOS Backup. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Hagon aims to roar home". Star Green 'un. 18 February 1984. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Rider averages 1929 to 2009" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Moves for Moran". Wolverhampton Express and Star. 26 February 1986. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Martin Hagon profile". Grasstrack GB. Retrieved 6 August 2023.