Charles Ermolenko
| Born | 9 November 1968 (age 56) Artesia, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Career history | |
| 1991–1994, 1997 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1995 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1996 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| 1997 | King's Lynn Stars |
| Team honours | |
| 1991 | British league winners |
Charles Anthony Ermolenko (born 9 November 1968) is an American former international speedway rider.[1][2] He earned 9 caps for the United States national speedway team.[3]
Speedway career
Ermolenko rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1991 to 1997, first riding for Wolverhampton Wolves in 1991.[4] That season he was an integral part of the Wolves team that won the league during the 1991 British League season.[1][5]
Hw would later ride for Glasgow Tigers,[6] Long Eaton Invaders[7] and King's Lynn Stars.
Family
His older brother Sam Ermolenko is a former speedway world champion.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Charles Ermolenko". Speedway Bikes. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Charles gears up to emulate brother". Sandwell Evening Mail. 12 January 1991. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Charles breaks form big brother". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 18 March 1995. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "American signs". Nottingham Evening Post. 30 January 1996. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.