Edward Rigg (5 December 1919, Burnley, England — February 1991, Perth, Australia) was an international speedway racer who finished twice finished seventh in the Speedway World Championship final.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. He earned 14 international caps for the England national speedway team.
Career Rigg started his career with the Odsal Boomerangs, where he stayed for the following ten seasons. In 1957, he joined the Belle Vue Aces and won his only domestic team trophies, the Britannia Shield in 1957 and the National Trophy, at the end of his final season in 1958.Pavey, A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd.
World Final Appearances 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 8pts 1954 - London, Wembley Stadium - 7th - 7pts
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