Andy Galvin

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]

Andy Galvin
Born (1965-11-13) 13 November 1965
Whitstable, England
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1982-1983Crayford Kestrels
1984-1990Hackney Kestrels
1984Wimbledon Dons
1986Reading Racers
1988Swindon Robins
1988Cradley Heathens
1988Sheffield Tigers
1988Ipswich Witches
1991-93, 2001-03Arena Essex Hammers
Individual honours
1988London Riders Champion
1988, 1989Spring Classic Champion
1989, 1989Southern Riders Champion
198916 Lap Classic Champion
Team honours
1988National League Winner
1984, 1988National League KO Cup Winner
1990National League Pairs Winner
1991Division Two League Championship Winner
1991Division Two Knockout Cup Winner
1991Division Two Four Team Tournament Winner

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. In 1990, he won the National League Pairs, partnering Steve Schofield for Hackney, during the 1990 National League season.[4][5] He made one 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.[6]

References
  1. Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
  2. Oakes, P (1991). Complete History of the British League: Speedway. ISBN 978-0-948882-07-4
  3. "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  4. "1990 fixtures" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  5. "Potters pairs bid comes unstuck". Staffordshire Sentinel. 18 June 1990. Retrieved 26 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. Bamford, R (2004). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2004. ISBN 978-0-7524-2955-7
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