Alan Rivett
| Born | 21 March 1956 Whangārei, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealander /Australian |
| Career history | |
| 1984 | Peterborough Panthers |
| 1986-1989 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1986 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1989 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| 1990 | Berwick Bandits |
| Team honours | |
| 1988 | Speedway World Pairs Championship finalist |
Alan Rivett (born 21 March 1956) is a former international speedway rider from Australia.[1] He earned 9 caps for the Australia national speedway team and one cap for the New Zealand national speedway team.[2]
Speedway career
[edit | edit source]Rivett reached the final of the Speedway World Pairs Championship in the 1988 Speedway World Pairs Championship.[3] Despite riding for Australia he was called up to replace injured New Zealand rider David Bargh in the final.[4]
He started his British leagues career for Peterborough Panthers in 1984 but was then subject to an argument between Peterborough and Mildenhall Fen Tigers for his signature for the 1985 season.[5] In 1986, he joined the Exeter Falcons.[6][7]
At the 1986 Australian Individual Speedway Championship, he won the bronze medal.[8]
World Final appearances
[edit | edit source]World Pairs Championship
[edit | edit source]- 1988 - England Bradford, Odsal Stadium (with Mitch Shirra) - 4th - 32pts
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