F2 SPEEDWAY pioneer Pete Seaton has died at the age of 77.
The former Peterborough rider, who won the first-ever race at the East of England Showground in Panthers’ opening meeting in 1970, had been instrumental in the F2 project, designed to make speedway more affordable for riders. He also raced for Oxford, King’s Lynn and Crewe in a career that lasted from 1966 until 1971. Peterborough owner Keith Chapman said: “Pete’s passing is a sad day for British Speedway in general, not just Peterborough. “He was instantly recognisable in the pits with a beaming smile to greet you and a warm handshake and our sympathies are with Pete’s family at this very sad time.”
