00:00 We are very sad to announce that British Speedway is deeply saddened to learn of the passing
00:04 of former world number 2 Gordon Kennett at the age of 70.
00:08 For his last video, watch the video till end.
00:11 Kennett represented numerous clubs during a highly successful near 25 year career, but
00:16 he is best remembered for his time with Eastbourne.
00:19 He made his Eagles debut in 1970 and went on to have 3 spells with the Sussex side,
00:24 racing for them in a total of 13 seasons becoming a long serving number 1 and captain and the
00:29 club's all time top scorer.
00:31 Individually, he finished a brilliant second in the 1978 World Final at Wembley, just one
00:37 point behind winner Oli Olsen.
00:39 And the same season saw him secure world pairs glory for England at Chorzo, teaming up with
00:45 Malcolm Simmons to edge out New Zealand in a run off for the title.
00:48 Kennett retired after a stint with Wolverhampton in 1993-94, but remained a regular visitor
00:56 to Speedway and still enjoyed riding bikes.
00:59 British Speedway sends our condolences and best wishes to Gordon's family and friends
01:03 at this very sad time.
01:05 Rest in peace Gordon Kennett.
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