Ray Duggan


Raymond 'Ray' Duggan was an international Speedway first rode in the UK with the New Cross Lambs. Duggan represented the Australia many times at test level and was the younger brother of five times Aussie champ Vic Duggan.

Career summary

He started his career in 1938 with the New Cross Rangers. In 1947 he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers.
Ray Duggan never became Australian National Champion with his best finish being third in 1947 and 1948 behind his brother Vic Duggan and inaugural World Champion Lionel Van Praag.

Death

On 20 January 1950, Duggan was killed at the Sydney Sports Ground after being involved in a high-speed crash with friend Norman Clay. Clay also died from his injuries.