Ivan Mauger Retires from Public Life

Kiwi racing great Ivan Mauger has announced his retirement from public life due to ill health.

The six-time world champion, 73, had a stellar career during which he won six World Finals between 1968 and 1979, and received the OBE and MBE for his services to motorsport.

His British career included spells with Wimbledon, Rye House, Eastbourne, Newcastle, Belle Vue, Exeter and Hull.

Born in Christchurch, based in Europe for most of his 30 years in racing and now living in retirement on Australia's Gold Coast, he has continued to be an influential figure intimately connected with the sport and in constant demand for personal appearances.

But because of poor health and a wish to spend more time with his family, he has decided he will not be undertaking any further public engagements or media commitments.

His announcement comes in the week the FIM Speedway Grand Prix series returns to his homeland for the New Zealand SGP in Auckland this Saturday. It is hoped the season-opening showcase will find someone to follow in Mauger, Barry Briggs and Ronnie Moore’s illustrious footsteps.

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