Andrew Lawrence Bargh (born 15 April 1986) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from New Zealand.[1][2] He is a former national champion of New Zealand.[3]
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| Born | 15 April 1986 Napier, New Zealand |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Career history | |
| 2005 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 2005 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| 2006-2008 | Isle of Wight Islanders |
| 2007 | Oxford Lions |
| Individual honours | |
| 2007 | New Zealand Champion |
| 2005 | New Zealand U21 champion |
Speedway career edit
Bargh started his British leagues career in 2005 after doubling up with the Wimbledon Dons and the Mildenhall Fen Tigers for the 2005 Speedway Conference League.[4][1] In 2005, he also became the New Zealand Under 21 champion. The following season in 2006, he rode for the Mildenhall Academy before joining the Isle of Wight Islanders in the Premier League for the 2007 season. He would also ride for Oxford Lions during their ill-fated 2007 campaign.[1]
Bargh became champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 2007.[5]
Bargh's final season was with the Isle of Wight during the 2008 Premier League speedway season.[1] He finished 3rd in the 2008 New Zealand Championship when attempting to retain his title.[6]
Family edit
His uncle David Bargh was a four times New Zealand speedway champion.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Andrew Bargh". wwosbackup. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Two National Champions Sign For Fen Tigers". Mildenhall Speedway. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Roll Of Honour". Motorcycling New Zealand. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Brit shows clean pair of wheels". Stuff. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "SPEEDWAY: Father, son rev up for big night at the track". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 February 2023.