David Walsh (speedway rider)
English speedway rider
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David Michael Walsh (born 29 August 1963) is a former international speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]
Born29 August 1963 (age 62)
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, England
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, England
NationalityBritish (English)
1983, 1993–1995Glasgow Tigers
1983–1986Sheffield Tigers
| Born | 29 August 1963 (age 62) Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1983, 1993–1995 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1983–1986 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1983, 1999 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1984, 1989–1992, 1998 | Berwick Bandits |
| 1985 | Ellesmere Port Gunners |
| 1987, 1988 | Cradley Heathens |
| 1996 | Middlesbrough Bears |
| 1997 | Bradford Dukes |
| 1998 | Coventry Bees |
| 2000 | Stoke Potters |
| 2001 | Hull Vikings |
| Individual honours | |
| 1995, 1996, 1997 | British Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1985 | National League Champion |
| 1987, 1988 | Knockout Cup |
Speedway career
Walsh rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1983 to 2001, riding for various clubs.[4] He won the league title with Ellesmere Port Gunners in 1985.[5]
Walsh completed three spells with Berwick Bandits in 1984, from 1989 to 1992[6] and again in 1998. His second spell started in 1989 when he transferred from Cradley Heathens.[7] It was at Cradley during the 1987 British League season and 1988 British League seasons that Walsh won the Knockout Cup.[8]
Walsh reached the final of the British Speedway Championship on three occasions in 1995, 1996 and 1997.[1][9]
