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3 unusual facts about Phil Crump


Phil Crump

He achieved his best placing at the Silesian Stadium in Katowice, Poland in 1976 when he finished in third place on 12 points behind English pair Peter Collins and Malcolm Simmons.

Until Jason's final Speedway Grand Prix season in 2012, Crumpy was the senior member of his son's support team, and is a highly regarded engine tuner like his father in law (and long time Team Manager of the Australian Speedway Team), the late Neil Street (1931-2011).

Crump rode in the controversial Heat 14 which saw the clash between defending champion Bruce Penhall of the United States, and Englishman Kenny Carter.



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