Danny Bird (speedway rider)
Danny Bird (born 16 November 1979) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[1]
| Born | 16 November 1979 Guildford, Surrey |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1998-2003 | Isle Of Wight Islanders |
| 1999 | Poole Pirates |
| 1999, 2000, 2002-2004 | Ipswich Witches |
| 2000 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 2000 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 2001 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 2004, 2005, 2007 | Reading Racers |
| 2006 | Glasgow Tigers |
Speedway career
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway, riding for the Reading Racers during the 2007 Elite League speedway season.[2] He began his British career riding for Isle of Wight Islanders in 1998, and reached the final of three consecutive British Speedway Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004. His career came to a controversial ending after being banned following testing positive for drugs, which forced him to retire.[3]
References
- "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- "Greensheet Averages". British Speedway. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- "DANNY BIRD STATEMENT". British Speedway. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
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