It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we announce the passing of much loved sport commentator, presenter and journalist, Nigel Pearson, aged 52, earlier today.
We ask everyone to fully respect Nigel’s family’s privacy at this time.
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- Today Nigel’s family, friends and colleagues come together to say farewell. There will be tears shed but also a celebration of a fantastic life and career. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts. RIP Nige. ❤️
00:00- 🇬🇧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 🇬🇧 🏟 National Speedway Stadium 🎬 Here’s the grand final thriller… 😱 Quite simply, it doesn’t get much better than that. Hats off to all four riders. Incredible! 🤯 📺 @bikesontnt #️⃣ #britishspeedway #2025BritishFinal 🏆
00:00 - 🏆🇬🇧 HE’S DONE IT!!! 🇬🇧🏆 @ruthlesslambert is the 2020 European Champion! 👏🏻🥇 🌍 Booking his place in the 2021 @SpeedwayGP series in the process!
- Replying to @SpeedwayGBAll of our thoughts and love go to his wife Kerrie, daughter Sarah and sons Liam and Jake. A full tribute to Nigel will follow. RIP Nigel Pearson ❤️
- DANNY AYRES RIP WE are devastated to learn of the passing of British rider Danny Ayres. Danny has always been an entertainer and his loss will be felt throughout the sport in Great Britain. Our thoughts are with Danny’s family at this awfully difficult and tragic time.
- Former Great Britain World Cup and Grand Prix star Lee Richardson would have been 40 today. He will never be forgotten. #RICO
- A 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 broadcaster 💫 Remembering Nigel Pearson on what would have been his 53rd birthday ❤️
- Today we remember Lee Richardson who sadly lost his life on track six years ago. Gone but never forgotten. #RICO
- IVAN MAUGER MBE | We are deeply saddened by tonight’s news that Ivan has passed away. He was a pioneer in professionalism ahead of his time. The thoughts of us all at the BSPA are with Ivan’s family at this sad time.
- HIS-TAI-RY IS MADE! Tai Woffinden is crowned the 2018 World Speedway Champion. He is officially the most decorated British rider of all-time. 🥇2013 World Champion🏆 🥇2015 World Champion🏆 🥇2018 World Champion🏆 #motorsport #speedway
- REMEMBERING RICO 🇬🇧 It’s eight years today since Lee Richardson lost his life in a track crash in Poland. A world class rider, he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with Lee’s family today. Why not leave us your own Lee tribute in the comments below...
