Kelvin was awarded an MBE in the 2003 New Years Honours List. Tatum's wife Debbie, their daughter Emma and his sister Jenny accompanied the thirty nine year old former British Speedway captain for this special occasion.
The Sussex based rider has had a dazzling career so far, a career that has seen him become:
- World Longtrack Champion on three occasions (1995, 1998 and 2000)
- Commonwealth Champion four times
- Overseas Champion twice
- British Champion twice
- Inter Continental Champion once
- Reach seven speedway world finals finishing third in the world in 1986
In addition to all the above he has made well over 70 appearances at international level.
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