Charles Ermolenko

Charles Ermolenko
Born9 November 1968 (1968-11-09) (age 55)
Artesia, California, United States
Career history
1991–1994, 1997Wolverhampton Wolves
1995Glasgow Tigers
1996Long Eaton Invaders
1997King's Lynn Stars
Team honours
1991British league winners

Charles Anthony Ermolenko (born 9 November 1968) is an American former international speedway rider.[1][2] He earned 9 caps for the United States national speedway team.[3]

Speedway career

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Ermolenko rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1991 to 1997, first riding for Wolverhampton Wolves in 1991.[4] That season he was an integral part of the Wolves team that won the league during the 1991 British League season.[1][5]

Hw would later ride for Glasgow Tigers,[6] Long Eaton Invaders[7] and King's Lynn Stars.

Family

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His older brother Sam Ermolenko is a former speedway world champion.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Charles Ermolenko". Speedway Bikes. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Charles gears up to emulate brother". Sandwell Evening Mail. 12 January 1991. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Charles breaks form big brother". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 18 March 1995. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "American signs". Nottingham Evening Post. 30 January 1996. Retrieved 1 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.