Nathan Ablitt
{{short description|British speedway rider}}
{{Use British English|date=July 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox Speedway rider
| name = Nathan Ablitt
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| nationality = British (English)
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2004|03|03|df=y}}
| birth_place = Battle, East Sussex
| career1 = Kent Kings/Royals
| years1 = 2019, 2023
| career2 = Mildenhall Fen Tigers
| years2 = 2020
| career3 = Eastbourne Eagles/Seagulls
| years3 = 2021
| career4 = Poole Pirates
| years4 = 2022
| career5 = Belle Vue Colts
| years5 = 2022
| career6 = Scunthorpe Scorpions
| years6 = 2023
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| indivhonour1 = British Youth Champion 150cc
| indivyear1 = 2016
| indivhonour2 = British Youth Champion 250cc
| indivyear2 = 2018
| teamyear1 = 2022
| teamhonour1 = tier 2 League champion
| teamyear2 = 2022, 2023
| teamhonour2 = tier 2 KO Cup winner
| teamyear3 = 2019
| teamhonour3 = tier 3 National Trophy
}}
Nathan Ablitt (born 3 March 2004) is a British motorcycle speedway rider.{{cite web |url=https://wwosbackup.proboards.com/thread/12927/nathan-ablitt |title=Nathan Ablitt |website=WWOS backup |access-date=13 January 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://britishspeedway.co.uk/docs/Ultimate_Index_1929-2022.pdf |title=Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022 |website=British Speedway |access-date=15 September 2024}}
Career
On 20 December 2018, it was announced that Ablitt had signed for his first senior club, Kent Kings, and he would ride for them in the National League for the 2019 season.{{cite web|title=Nathan into Battle for the Kings|url=http://www.kent-speedway.com/news.php?extend.1291.1 |publisher=Kent Kings |date=2018-12-20 |accessdate=2021-07-29}} Ablitt helped the Kings win their first-ever piece of the team silverware when they defeated Isle of Wight Warriors in the final of the National Trophy.{{cite web|title=Kings' Trophy Triumph|url=http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.36623 |publisher=Speedway GB |date=2019-06-04 |accessdate=2021-07-29}} On 15 August 2019, after sustaining some injuries, Ablitt decided not to race for the remainder of the 2019 season so was replaced in the Kings team by Jake Mulford.{{cite web|title=Ablitt Out - Mulford In|url=http://www.kent-speedway.com/news.php?extend.1429.1 |publisher=Kent Kings |date=2019-08-15 |accessdate=2021-07-29}}
Ablitt signed for Mildenhall Fen Tigers ahead of the 2020 season.{{cite web|title=Remaining Five Fen Tigers Announced For 2020...|url=http://www.mildenhall-speedway.com/index.php/latest-news/90-remaining-five-fen-tigers-announced-for-2020 |publisher=Mildenhall Fen Tigers |date=2019-12-23 |accessdate=2021-07-29}} However, Ablitt never made an appearance for the Fen Tigers with the 2020 season being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|title=Official statement from Mildenhall Speedway|url=http://www.mildenhall-speedway.com/index.php/latest-news/110-official-statement-from-mildenhall-speedway |publisher=Mildenhall Fen Tigers |date=2019-07-22 |accessdate=2021-07-29}}
On 8 March 2021, Ablitt signed for his local National League team, Eastbourne Seagulls,{{cite web |url=https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/motorcycling/ablitt-steps-up-as-eastbourne-eagles-face-plymouth-3327731 |title=Ablitt steps up as Eastbourne Eagles face Plymouth |website=Sussex Express |access-date=13 September 2024 }} who he had also signed for as an asset in August of the previous year.{{cite web|title=Ablitt is our latest Seagull|url=https://www.eastbourne-speedway.com/ablitt-is-our-latest-seagull/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308094548/https://www.eastbourne-speedway.com/ablitt-is-our-latest-seagull/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=8 March 2021 |publisher=Eastbourne Eagles |date=2021-03-08 |accessdate=2021-07-29}} After an impressive start to the season with the Seagulls, Ablitt joined Eastbourne's main team, Eastbourne Eagles who compete in the SGB Championship, as a replacement for Jason Edwards.{{cite web|title=Ablitt steps up|url=http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.39268 |publisher=Speedway GB |date=2021-07-29 |accessdate=2021-07-29}}
In 2022, he rode for the Poole Pirates in the SGB Championship 2022 and Belle Vue Colts during the 2022 National Development League speedway season.{{cite web |url=https://britishspeedway.co.uk/player/ablitt-nathan/ |title=British Speedway rider profile |website=British Speedway |access-date=2 October 2022}} As part of the Poole team, he helped the team retain their tier 2 League and 2 KO Cup double crown.{{cite web |url=https://britishspeedway.co.uk/championship/pirates-are-cup-kings/ |title=Pirates are Cup Kings |website=British Speedway |access-date=16 October 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://britishspeedway.co.uk/championship/pirates-clinch-league-title/ |title=Pirates Clinch League Title |website=British Speedway |access-date=5 November 2022}}
In 2023, he was released by Poole{{cite web |url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23232579.nathan-ablitt-misses-poole-pirates-2023-spot/ |title=Nathan Ablitt misses out on Poole Pirates 2023 spot |website=Bournemouth Daily Echo |access-date=13 September 2024 }} but signed for Kent Royals for the 2023 National Development League speedway season.{{cite web |url=https://britishspeedway.co.uk/ndl/woolley-to-lead-royals/ |title=Woolley to lead Royals |website=British Speedway |access-date=23 December 2022}} He also signed for Scunthorpe Scorpions for the SGB Championship 2023, where he helped the team win the Knockout Cup.{{cite web |url=https://britishspeedway.co.uk/cab-direct-championship/cup-joy-for-scorpions/ |title=Cup joy for Scorpions |website=British Speedway |access-date=23 October 2023}}
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