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Bert Harkins was born on 15 April, 1940 in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, is a Scottish former motorcycle speedway rider. Discover Bert Harkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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83 years old |
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15 April 1940 |
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15 April |
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Govan, Glasgow, Scotland |
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Scottish
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Bert Harkins Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bert Harkins Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bert Harkins worth at the age of 83 years old? Bert Harkins’s income source is mostly from being a successful former. He is from Scottish. We have estimated Bert Harkins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Robert Pearson Harkins (born 15 April 1940) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Scotland.
His father was a fireman and he was born in the Govan Fire Station in 1940.
Harkins was initially a star of cycle speedway who represented Scotland and reached two World Finals.
While working as a lawnmower mechanic for the Glasgow Parks Department he began his speedway career in the early 1960s, and represented Scotland against England in 1964, going on to represent Scotland several times both at home and around the world until 1973.
He competed on motorcycles in road racing and first rode a speedway bike in 1961.
He began his career with Edinburgh Monarchs in 1963, riding for the team until 1969, after they had relocated to Coatbridge.
In 1968, he travelled to Australia where he won the Victorian Individual Speedway Championship.
In 1970, he signed for Wembley Lions where he spent two seasons, captaining the team after Ove Fundin retired, before moving on to Sheffield Tigers and then Wimbledon Dons, where he rode for three seasons and won the London Cup with them in 1974.
He finished fifth (with Jim McMillan) in the 1970 World Pairs Final.
A familiar figure in his glasses and tartan hat, Harkins was nicknamed 'Haggis' and also 'Bertola' (after a brand of Sherry sold in Scotland).
Harkins was also known to take his pre-meeting parade lap (on his bike) while wearing his tartan hat and kilt.
Harkins was a reserve in the 1971 British final, scoring two points.
He rode in the United States in 1976 with the Bakersfield Bandits.
In 1977, he returned to British League action with Edinburgh, staying until the end of the 1979 season.
In 1977, Harkins won the Scottish Open Championship in Blantyre.
After speedway he concentrated on his motorcycle spares and accessories business, Bert Harkins Racing, and later managed the Scotland national team.
His final season in British speedway was 1980, riding for Milton Keynes Knights.
In 2008 he became President of the World Speedway Riders Association, taking over the position from Ivan Mauger.
