Steve Weatherley
# Steve Weatherley

Stephen John Weatherley (born 26 November 1957 in Dartford) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England, who was twice runner-up in the British Speedway Under 21 Championship.

## Career

He rode primarily for the Eastbourne Eagles and the White City Rebels, who won the British League in 1977.

On 8 June 1979 he was paralysed whilst riding for Eastbourne at Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road. He was involved in a terrible crash with Vic Harding. Harding was killed and Weatherley was left with a broken back. He has used a wheelchair since the crash.

## Family

His nephew, Lee Richardson (1979-2012) was an international speedway rider.

