Quick Facts
Biography
Thomas John Owen (born 19 June 1951) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Speedway career
Owen rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1972 to 1987, riding for various clubs.
He won the National League Pairs, partnering Brian Havelock for the Newcastle Diamonds during the 1975 New National League season. In 1975 and 1976, he finished second to his younger brother Joe Owen in the league averages.
In 1976, he helped the Newcastle Diamonds win the treble of League, Knockout Cup and Fours Championship during the 1976 National League season.
Tom then topped the averages for three consecutive years in 1977, 1978 and 1979 becoming arguably the National League's leading rider during the period.
In 1984, he won the National League Pairs with Nigel Crabtree.
