Paolo Salvatelli[1] is an Italian motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Italy national speedway team at the 2004 Speedway World Cup and earned 20 international caps.[2][3]

Paolo Salvatelli
Born (1962-10-14) 14 October 1962 (age 61)
Macerata, Italy
NationalityItalian
Career history
Great Britain
1988Ipswich Witches
Individual honours
1987, 1992, 2003Italian Championship bronze

Career

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In 1988, he made his debut in the British leagues, when appearing for Ipswich Witches during the 1998 season[4] but his season was cut short after he injured his shoulder ligaments.[5]

He won the bronze medal on three separate occasions at the Italian Individual Speedway Championship in 1987, 1992 and 2003.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Świat Żużla, No 2 (75) / 2008, page 25, ISSN 1429-3285
  2. ^ "Ultimate Rider Index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Paolo Salvatelli". Rovigo news. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Stars' Cup Stunner". Lynn Advertiser. 12 July 1988. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "Super Shirra's just missed out in Pairs". Reading Evening Post. 1 August 1988. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Individual Italian Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Austrii". Speedway Fansite. Retrieved 23 August 2024.