About Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson (born 14 February 1986) is a British speedway rider.
He was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria. After a successful junior career in motocross, which included winning the British 125cc championship in 2003, he rode professionally for Kawasaki before taking up speedway in June 2008. He made his competitive debut in the Conference League for Redcar Cubs before signing to ride for Workington Comets in the Premier League in 2009. He was part of the Workington four who won the Premier League Four-Team Championship, held on 25 July 2009, at Derwent Park.