Mike Faria
| Born | 4 March 1957 Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Career history | |
| 1988 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1995 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1996 | Scottish Monarchs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1990, 1991, 1997 | North American Champion |
Mike Faria (born 4 March 1957) is an American former speedway rider.[1] He earned 7 caps for the United States national speedway team.[2]
Speedway career
Faria is a three times North American champion, winning the AMA National Speedway Championship in 1990, 1991 and 1997.[3][4]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1988 until 1996, riding for various clubs,[5] the first of which was Belle Vue Aces in 1988.[6] Faria remained a Belle Vue asset but signed for Edinburgh Monarchs in 1995.[7]
References
- ^ "Mike Faria profile". wwosbackup. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Mike Faria". Speedway Bikes. com. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "United States and Canada Speedway National Champions". Speedway Bikes. com. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "American Speedway Champions". Speedway Programmes. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Aces land US star". Manchester Evening News. 11 March 1988. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Perrin fury over Correy". Manchester Evening News. 28 February 1995. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.