Richard Sweetman


Richard Sweetman is an Australian speedway rider who rode for several British teams.
Born in Maitland, the birthplace of motorcycle speedway, Sweetman won the New South Wales Under-21 individual championship in 2007. He has previously ridden for the Swindon Robins, Isle of Wight Islanders, Birmingham Brummies, Belle Vue Aces, and Coventry Bees.
He signed for Leicester Lions for the 2011 season, but was allowed to leave Leicester in June, stating that he wanted to take a break from the sport, only to sign for Glasgow Tigers a few days later.