**from speed to canvas: the enigmatic story of a british speedway rider turned artist** malcolm simmons (speedway rider), a name synonymous with the thrill of motorcycle speedway racing in england, surprisingly, also left an indelible mark on the art world. born in 1946 in tonbridge, kent, simmons' life was a fascinating blend of adrenaline and creativity. **early years:** simmons made his provincial league debut at hackney hawks in 1963, aged seventeen, but his true passion for speed soon led him to become a stalwart of the king's lynn stars. **racing achievements:** 73 international caps f…