FORMER Oxford Cheetahs speeedway rider Nigel Sparshot has been killed in a car crash.

The 36-year-old was a promising youngster for Cheetahs in the 1970s and '80s. He also rode for Milton Keynes among other clubs.

Oxford's England star Paul Hurry has been given the all-clear after crashing against Poole on Friday.

Hurry hit his lower back hard against part of the gate at the top bend after losing control, but X-rays showed no permanent damage.

Cheetahs' Todd Wiltshire is out of the Grand Prix series after scoring only five points in the qualifier in Hungary on Saturday.

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