Death
Sanders committed suicide suffering from personal and serious financial difficulties. The lesson at his funeral was read by former world champion Bruce Penhall, who was a close personal friend.
His ashes were flown back to Australia where they are buried in Sydney.
The Australian national under-23s speedway championship is named the Bill Sanders Trophy in his memory.
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