Taffy Owen

Owen Ellis Owen, known as Taffy Owen, was an international speedway rider from Wales.

Speedway career

Owen rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1965 to 1977, riding for various clubs. He made his debut for Belle Vue Aces in 1965.
In 1968, he finished 5th in the league averages during the 1968 British League Division Two season, riding for Belle Vue Colts. He continued to score heavily throughout his career hitting a 8+ average for Workington Comets from 1974 to 1976.
His last season in British speedway was with Newcastle Diamonds in the 1977 National League season.