Robert Alan Emerson (born 29 May 1957), generally known as Alan Emerson is a British former motorcycle speedway rider.
Career Born in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, Emerson had second half rides at Workington, Belle Vue, and Teesside before making his competitive debut in 1973 for Teesside Tigers.Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) Who's Who of World Speedway, Studio Publications, , p. 39-40 He also competed regularly in grasstrack.
In 1975, Emerson had his first rides in British speedway's top flight with Leicester Lions,Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 164 the team he also rode for in 1976, doubling up with Teesside.Lawson, K (2018) “The Cheetahs 1976 – The Resurrection”.
In 1978, Emerson had his first of three seasons with Birmingham Brummies, doubling up in 1979 with Workington Comets and Glasgow Tigers respectively.Oakes, Peter (1981) 1981 Speedway Yearbook, Studio Publications, , p. 238 In 1981, he moved on to Newcastle Diamonds, where he rode for three seasons before retiring from the sport.
In 1982, Emerson helped the Newcastle win two Fours Championships during the 1982 National League season and the 1983 National League season.
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