Andy Galvin

Andy Galvin
Born (1965-11-13) November 13, 1965
Whitstable, United Kingdom
Nationality United Kingdom British
Current club information
British league Retired (2003)
Career history
1982-83
1984-1990
1984
1986
1988
1988
1988
1988
1991-93, 2001-03
Crayford Kestrels
Hackney Kestrels
Wimbledon Dons
Reading Racers
Swindon Robins
Cradley Heath Heathens
Sheffield Tigers
Ipswich Witches
Arena Essex Hammers
Individual honours
1988
1988, 1989
1989, 1989
1989
London Riders Champion
Spring Classic Champion
Southern Riders Champion
16 Lap Classic Champion
Team honours
1988
1984, 1988
1990
1991
1991
1991
National League Winner
National League KO Cup Winner
National League Pairs Winner
Division Two League Championship Winner
Division Two Knockout Cup Winner
Division Two Four Team Tournament Winner

Andy Galvin (born 13 November 1965 in Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom)[1] was a 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]

Career Summary

Galvin 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. He made 1 appearance for England in a test match against the USA in 1991.[2]

A serious leg injury inflicted in a crash with Australian Scott Humphries at Rye House in 1990 lead to a decline in Galvin's results.

Despite this, Galvin returned to the top league of UK speedway with the Arena Essex Hammers in 1992 before another accident which left him with serious neck, back and leg injuries saw him advised to retire from the sport by medics.

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.[3]

References

  1. Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
  2. 1 2 Oakes, P (1991). Complete History of the British League: Speedway. ISBN 978-0-948882-07-4
  3. Bamford, R (2004). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2004. ISBN 978-0-7524-2955-7


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