David Bargh
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| Born | 14 March 1962 Martinborough, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Career history | |
| 1978-1981, 1984, 1990-1992 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1980-1981 | Hull Vikings |
| 1982-1983 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1985-1989 | Coventry Bees |
| 1991 | Belle Vue Aces |
| Individual honours | |
| 1986, 1987, 1991, 2000 | New Zealand Champion |
| 1991 | Div 2 League Riders' Runner-up |
| Team honours | |
| 1985 | British League Cup Winner |
David Andrew Bargh (born 14 March 1962) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand.[1] He earned 8 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team.[2]
Speedway career
[edit | edit source]Bargh is a four times champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 1986, 1987, 1991 and 2000.[3] He was runner up in the European Speedway Under 21 Championship in 1983.[4]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1978 until 1991, riding primarily for the Newcastle Diamonds.[5][6] He was the subject to an unsuccessful attempt by Bradford Dukes to sign him in 1988.[7]
World Final appearances
[edit | edit source]World Pairs Championship
[edit | edit source]- 1992 - Italy Lonigo, Santa Marina Stadium (with Mitch Shirra / Mark Thorpe) - 6th - 14pts
Family
[edit | edit source]His nephew Andrew Bargh was a New Zealand champion in 2007.[8]
References
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