Clifford Grant Watson (28 August 1916 – 23 April 1989) was a New Zealand born Australian international motorcycle speedway rider, who qualified for the Speedway World Championship final in 1949.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing.
Career summary Watson was born in Christchurch, New Zealand,Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited but moved to Australia and represented the Australian national team at test level.Foster, P. (2005) History of the Speedway Ashes, The History Press Ltd.
Watson joined the West Ham Hammers in 1947,Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. Stroud: Tempus Publishing progressing to heat leader status in 1949 and qualifying for the World final the same year. In 1950, after a poor start to the season with West Ham he joined the Harringay RacersJacobs, Norman (2001). Speedway in London. Stroud: Tempus Publishing and remained with them until the end of the following season. He rejoined the Hammers in 1952 but after a poor start to the 1953 season he decided to retire and return to Australia.
World Final appearances 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 15th - 1pt
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