Dave Jessup
David John Jessup is a former speedway rider who finished runner-up the Speedway World Championship in 1980 to fellow countryman Michael Lee. The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in 1979. He also won the London Riders' Championship in 1975, despite being in his fourth season with Leicester Lions, and the World Team Cup with England in 1974, 1977 and 1980.
During his career which commenced in 1969 he rode for Eastbourne Eagles, West Ham Hammers, Wembley Lions, Reading Racers, Leicester Lions, King's Lynn Stars, Wimbledon Dons and Mildenhall Fen Tigers.- 1974 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 13th - 5pts
- 1978 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 11pts + 2pts
- 1979 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - 8th - 8pts
- 1980 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts
- 1981 - London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 7pts
- 1982 - Los Angeles, Memorial Coliseum - 6th - 8pts
World Pairs Championship
- 1974 - Manchester, Hyde Road - 4th - 20pts
- 1980 - Krsko, Matija Gubec Stadium - Winner - 29pts
- 1981 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - 6th - 17pts
- 1974 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - Winner - 42pts
- 1977 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium - Winner - 37pts
- 1978 - Landshut, Stadion Ellermühle - 2nd - 27pts
- 1980 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium - Winner - 40pts
- 1981 - Olching, Olching Speedwaybahn - 2nd - 29pts
- 1983 - Vojens, Speedway Center - 2nd 29pts
