David John McAllan (born 20 June 1980 in Edinburgh, Scotland)[1] is a former professional motorcycle speedway rider from Scotland.[2]

David McAllan
Born20 June 1980
Edinburgh, Scotland
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Career history
1996–1998, 2001Berwick Bandits
1997, 2002Sheffield Tigers
1998Newcastle Diamonds
1999, 2005Edinburgh Monarchs
1999Linlithgow Lightning
2000Stoke Potters
2000Ashfield Giants
2001, 2003–2005Boston Barracudas
2005Sittingbourne Crusaders
Individual honours
1997Scottish Jnr Champion
1999Golden Helmet Winner
1999Linlithgow Riders Champion
1997British Under 21 Finalist
2005British Finalist
Team honours
1999KO Cup winner

Career edit

He has represented Scotland at international level and is a former Scottish Junior Champion.

McAllan was unable to ride following an accident which almost paralysed him at Ashfield Stadium in 2007 while riding for Glasgow Tigers.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
  2. ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  3. ^ "I was paralysed". The Herald. Retrieved 28 March 2023.