Andrew Simon Galvin (born 13 November 1965 in Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom)[1] was a motorcycle speedway rider, most notable for his performances in the late 1980s and 1990 when he consistently appeared near the top of the UK National League averages.[2][3]
 Galvin in 1988 | |
| Born | 13 November 1965 Whitstable, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1982-1983 | Crayford Kestrels |
| 1984-1990 | Hackney Kestrels |
| 1984 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1986 | Reading Racers |
| 1988 | Swindon Robins |
| 1988 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1988 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1988 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1991-93, 2001-03 | Arena Essex Hammers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1988 | London Riders Champion |
| 1988, 1989 | Spring Classic Champion |
| 1988, 1989 | Southern Riders Champion |
| 1989 | 16 Lap Classic Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1988, 1991 | league (tier 2) winner |
| 1984, 1988, 1991 | Knockout Cup (tier 2) winner |
| 1990 | National League Pairs Winner |
| 1991 | Fours (tier 2) winner |
Career Summary
editGalvin raced for several British league clubs during his career, starting with Crayford Kestrels in 1982, but spent his most successful years with the Hackney Kestrels between 1984 and 1990. In 1988, he won the London Riders' Championship[4] and was the Southern Riders Champion in 1988[5] and 1989.[6]
In 1990, he won the National League Pairs, partnering Steve Schofield for Hackney, during the 1990 National League season.[7][8] He made one appearance for England in a test match against the USA in 1991.[2]
Riding with the Arena Essex Hammers in 1993, he suffered a serious accident which left him with serious neck, back, ribs and pelvis injuries.[9]
After a break of nearly 10 years, Galvin returned to racing in 2001 but, after failing to recapture his previous form, retired again midway through the 2003 season.[10] At retirement he had earned one international cap for the England national speedway team.[3]
References
edit- ^ Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
- ^ a b Oakes, P (1991). Complete History of the British League: Speedway. ISBN 978-0-948882-07-4
- ^ a b "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "1988 fixtures" (PDF). British Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "1989 fixtures" (PDF). British Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "1990 fixtures" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Potters pairs bid comes unstuck". Staffordshire Sentinel. 18 June 1990. Retrieved 26 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Hammers hit in a repeat". Billericay Gazette. 12 August 1993. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Bamford, R (2004). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2004. ISBN 978-0-7524-2955-7.