John Harrhy

Harrhy, born in Brandon, Warwickshire, began his British leagues career riding for Coventry Bees as a junior in 1968.^[2] The following season he broke into the first team but spent most of the season loaned out to Ipswich Witches^[3] during the 1969 British League Division Two season.^[4] He made an immediate impact in Suffolk, topping the team's averages in his rookie season.^[5]

He enjoyed an even better season in 1970, helping Ipswich win the Knockout Cup (tier 2)^[6] and recording a 9.21 season average.^[7]

He returned to the Coventry team in 1972, rising to third in the team averages and would remain with the Bees until the end of the 1976 season.^[8] Several issues during the 1976 season resulted in Harrhy stating that he was going to retire but he continued to the end of the season before missing the 1977 campaign.^[9]

Haarhy returned to speedway for the 1978 National League season with Stoke Potters.^[10]

After speedway, Harrhy bought Windmill Farm in 1979 and turned it into a hotel and golf venue. He later sold the Windmill Village Hotel and Golf Club for £7 million to businessman Roy Richards, who also owned the National Motorcycle Museum (UK).^[11]