Bobby David Garrad (born 18 January 1960 in Chelmsford, Essex)[1] is a former motorcycle speedway rider[2] from England.[3]
| Born | 18 January 1960 Chelmsford, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1986 | Rye House Rockets |
| 1977–1978, 1981–1983 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1979 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1980 | Leicester Lions |
| 1984 | Poole Pirates |
| Team honours | |
| 1979 | National League KO Cup Winner |
| 1980 | National League Champion |
Career
editGarrad spent most of his career with Rye House Rockets in the National League.[4][5] Garrad became the club captain of the Rockets.[6]
Garrad was considered to be one of the best prospects in British speedway in his early days at Rye House after finishing third in the British Under 21 Championship in 1978. He also finished third in the National League Riders Championship in 1982.[7]
References
edit- ^ Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
- ^ Lawson,K (2018) “The Cheetahs 1976 – The Resurrection”. ISBN 978-0-244-69934-5
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929–2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Garrad in top form". Hertford Mercury and Reformer. 18 April 1980. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Rye pair up against the best". Hertford Mercury and Reformer. 18 March 1983. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Garrad's happy to forget 1985". Brentwood Gazette. 3 January 1986. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Jacobs, Norman (2007). 70 Years of Rye House Speedway. ISBN 978-0-7524-4162-7
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