title: Rod Hunter (speedway rider)
text: # Rod Hunter (speedway rider)
  
  Rod Hunter (born 25 April 1956) is a former speedway rider from Australia.
  
  ## Speedway career
  
  Hunter rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1978 to 1990, riding for various clubs.
  
  Hunter was one of the leading National League riders and finished in the top ten averages in 1982, 1983 and 1990. He was also the Australian Longtrack Champion in 1978 and 1983.
  
  In 1982, he helped the Newcastle Diamonds win two Fours Championship during the 1982 National League season and the 1983 National League season.
  
  