Howard Cole (born 29 December 1943) in Cardiff, Wales is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He began his speedway career in 1961 at age 17, and rode for the Long Eaton Archers in 1964, the King's Lynn Stars for six years, and the Cradley Heathens in 1966 and 1974. He later graduated with a teaching degree and taught at the Sydney Grammar Prep School until 2003.