Shawn Moran earned 74 caps for the United States national speedway team.
13 Facts About Shawn Moran
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In 1982, along with reigning World Champion Bruce Penhall, Bobby Schwartz, Scott Autrey, and his older brother Kelly Moran, Shawn won the Speedway World Team Cup at the White City Stadium in London, England.
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Shawn Moran helped the US team to second place in both 1985 and 1988 at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach, while finishing third in 1984 and 1987.
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In 1986 Shawn Moran was joined by his brother Kelly at Sheffield.
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Shawn Moran amassed a total of 3,257 points for the Tigers at an average of 9.36.
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Shawn Moran was first nicknamed 'Shooey' by Bobby "Boogaloo" Schwartz and it stuck throughout his career.
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Shawn Moran rode in three World Championships in 1984 where he finished 8th, 1985 where he finished 5th and 1990.
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Shawn Moran finished the 1985 World Final at the Odsal Stadium in fifth place with 10-points and two wins from his 5 rides.
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Shawn Moran won the crown in 1983 while still recovering from a broken leg.
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Shawn Moran is a three time winner of the Intercontinental Final, winning in 1984 in Vojens, Denmark, 1985 in Vetlanda, Sweden, and 1990 at Fjelsted Speedway Stadium in Denmark.
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In 1989, Shawn Moran won the British League Riders' Championship, held at Belle Vue Stadium on 1 October and the Peter Craven Memorial Trophy, at Belle Vue Stadium.
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Shawn Moran proved to be a popular rider 'Down Under' and enjoyed success on the often larger Australian tracks.
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In 1984 Shawn Moran released a cover version of the 1975 Chris Spedding single, "Motor Bikin'".