David Andrew Bargh (born 14 March 1962) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand.[1][2]
| Born | 14 March 1962 Martinborough, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Career history | |
| 1978-1981, 1984, 1990-1992 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1980-1981 | Hull Vikings |
| 1982-1983 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1985-1989 | Coventry Bees |
| 1991 | Belle Vue Aces |
| Individual honours | |
| 1986, 1987, 1991, 2000 | New Zealand Champion |
| 1991 | Div 2 League Riders' runner-up |
Speedway career edit
Bargh is a four times champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 1986, 1987, 1991 and 2000.[3] He was runner up in the European Speedway Under 21 Championship in 1983.[citation needed]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1978 until 1991, riding primarily for the Newcastle Diamonds.[4]
World Final appearances edit
World Pairs Championship edit
- 1992 -
Lonigo, Pista Speedway (with Mitch Shirra / Mark Thorpe) - 6th - 14pts
Family edit
His nephew Andrew Bargh was a New Zealand champion in 2007.[5]
References edit
- ^ "David Bargh". wwosbackup. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Roll Of Honour". Motorcycling New Zealand. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Oakes, Peter (1981). 1981 Speedway Yearbook. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 257. ISBN 0-86215-017-5.
- ^ "SPEEDWAY: Father, son rev up for big night at the track". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 February 2023.