Stephen John Weatherley (born 26 November 1957) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England,Lawson, K (2018) "Riders, Teams and Stadiums". who was twice runner-up in the British Speedway Under 21 Championship.
Career Weatherley rode primarily for the Eastbourne Eagles and the White City Rebels, who won the British League in 1977.Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who.
On 8 June 1979, Weatherley was paralysed whilst riding for Eastbourne at Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road. He was involved in a terrible crash with Vic Harding. Harding was killed and Weatherley was left with a broken back. He has used a wheelchair since the crash.Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight.
Family Weatherley's nephew, Lee Richardson (1979–2012) was an international speedway rider.
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