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Eastbourne, topping the team averages for the next four years. He was a regular rider for England and would go on to earn 53 caps during his career.
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592:Dave Jessup
569:- 27pts (3)
563:Michael Lee
555:Dave Jessup
521:- 24pts (9)
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477:- London,
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