Steve Bast
| Born | 25 December 1951 Van Nuys, Los Angeles, USA |
|---|---|
| Died | 30 October 2007 (aged 55) Auburn, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Career history | |
| 1970 | Wembley Lions |
| Individual honours | |
| 1969, 1974 | North American Champion |
Steven Roger Bast (1951–2007) was an international speedway rider from the United States.[1][2] He earned 5 caps for the United States national speedway team.[3]
Speedway career
Bast was a two times North American champion, winning the AMA National Speedway Championship in 1969 and 1974.[4][5]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway in 1970, riding for the Wembley Lions[6][7][2]
Family
His younger brother Mike Bast was a seven times North American speedway champion and his cousin Bart Bast was a US Champion.[8]
References
- ^ "Steve Roger Bast". Speedway Bikes. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Over the fence is not necessarily out". Sports Illustrated Vault. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "United States and Canada Speedway National Champions". Speedway Bikes. com. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Bast has right credentials". Sunday Mirror. 26 July 1970. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Seven-time U.S. speedway champion". Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
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