Andy Smith (speedway rider)
 Andy Smith (center), 1992 | |
| Born | 25 May 1966 York, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  United Kingdom |
| Current club information | |
| British league | None |
| Polish league | Gdańsk |
| Career history | |
| 1982-1990, 1998-2001, 2005 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1989-1990 | Bradford Dukes |
| 1991, 1998, 2004 | Swindon Robins |
| 1992-1995, 1997 | Coventry Bees |
| 2003 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 2006-2007 | Reading Racers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1993, 1994, 1995 | British Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1982, 1992 | British League Champion |
| 1997 | Craven Shield Winner |
| 1990 | Gold Cup Winner |
Andrew "Andy" Smith (born 25 May 1966 in York, England) is a retired British motorcycle speedway rider.
Career
Andy Smith won the British Speedway Championship three times in a row in 1993, 1994 and 1995, giving him the distinction of being one of only three riders ever to achieve this feat.[1]
Smith also rode in Australia during his career, including the 1990/91 Australian season when he based himself at the 520 metres (570 yd) Claremont Speedway in Perth, Western Australia. Despite Claremont being almost twice the length of most British tracks, on 18 January 1991 Smith defeated home town hero, and twice Australian Champion Glenn Doyle in the King of Claremont Classic. Smith also finished 2nd to Sweden's Dennis Löfqvist at the Boxing Day (26 December 1990) International at the 610 metres (670 yd) Melbourne Showgrounds.
World Final Appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1989 -
Munich, Olympic Stadium - 7th - 10pts - 1993 - Pocking, Rottalstadion - 5th - 10pts
World Team Cup
- 1999 -
Pardubice, Svítkova Stadion (with Chris Louis / Carl Stonehewer / Joe Screen / Mark Loram) - 4th - 29pts (0)
Speedway Grand Prix results
| Year | Position | Points | Best Finish | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 19th | 34 | 6th | |
| 1996 | 17th | 19 | 8th | |
| 1997 | 14th | 22 | 9th | |
| 1998 | 14th | 43 | 6th | |
| 1999 | 20th | 22 | 13th | |
| 2000 | 25th | 10 | 19th | |
| 2001 | 22nd | 12 | 17th | |
| 2002 | 20th | 29 | 13th |
See also
World Longtrack Championship
Finals
1991 - 
Marianske Lazne 10pts (8th)
1992 - 
Pfarrkirchen 5pts (12th)
References
- ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
External links
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