Nathan Ablitt
| Born | 3 March 2004 Battle, East Sussex |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 2019, 2023 | Kent Kings/Royals |
| 2020 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| 2021 | Eastbourne Eagles/Seagulls |
| 2022 | Poole Pirates |
| 2022 | Belle Vue Colts |
| 2023 | Scunthorpe Scorpions |
| Individual honours | |
| 2016 | British Youth Champion 150cc |
| 2018 | British Youth Champion 250cc |
| Team honours | |
| 2022 | tier 2 League champion |
| 2022, 2023 | tier 2 KO Cup winner |
| 2019 | tier 3 National Trophy |
Nathan Ablitt (born 3 March 2004) is a British motorcycle speedway rider.[1][2]
Career
[edit]On 20 December 2018, it was announced that Ablitt had signed for his first senior club, Kent Kings, and he would ride for them in the National League for the 2019 season.[3] Ablitt helped the Kings win their first-ever piece of the team silverware when they defeated Isle of Wight Warriors in the final of the National Trophy.[4] On 15 August 2019, after sustaining some injuries, Ablitt decided not to race for the remainder of the 2019 season so was replaced in the Kings team by Jake Mulford.[5]
Ablitt signed for Mildenhall Fen Tigers ahead of the 2020 season.[6] However, Ablitt never made an appearance for the Fen Tigers with the 2020 season being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
On 8 March 2021, Ablitt signed for his local National League team, Eastbourne Seagulls,[8] who he had also signed for as an asset in August of the previous year.[9] After an impressive start to the season with the Seagulls, Ablitt joined Eastbourne's main team, Eastbourne Eagles who compete in the SGB Championship, as a replacement for Jason Edwards.[10]
In 2022, he rode for the Poole Pirates in the SGB Championship 2022 and Belle Vue Colts during the 2022 National Development League speedway season.[11] As part of the Poole team, he helped the team retain their tier 2 League and 2 KO Cup double crown.[12][13]
In 2023, he was released by Poole[14] but signed for Kent Royals for the 2023 National Development League speedway season.[15] He also signed for Scunthorpe Scorpions for the SGB Championship 2023, where he helped the team win the Knockout Cup.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nathan Ablitt". WWOS backup. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Nathan into Battle for the Kings". Kent Kings. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Kings' Trophy Triumph". Speedway GB. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Ablitt Out - Mulford In". Kent Kings. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Remaining Five Fen Tigers Announced For 2020..." Mildenhall Fen Tigers. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Official statement from Mildenhall Speedway". Mildenhall Fen Tigers. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Ablitt steps up as Eastbourne Eagles face Plymouth". Sussex Express. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Ablitt is our latest Seagull". Eastbourne Eagles. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Ablitt steps up". Speedway GB. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "British Speedway rider profile". British Speedway. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "Pirates are Cup Kings". British Speedway. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Pirates Clinch League Title". British Speedway. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "Nathan Ablitt misses out on Poole Pirates 2023 spot". Bournemouth Daily Echo. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Woolley to lead Royals". British Speedway. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Cup joy for Scorpions". British Speedway. Retrieved 23 October 2023.