World Final appearances
World Pairs Championship
- 1992 -
Lonigo, Pista Speedway (with Mitch Shirra / Mark Thorpe) - 6th - 14pts
| 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 |
David Andrew Bargh (born 14 March 1962) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand. [1]
Bargh is a four times champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 1986, 1987, 1991 and 2000. [2] He was runner up in the European Speedway Under 21 Championship in 1983.
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1978 until 1991, riding primarily for the Newcastle Diamonds. [3]
Lonigo, Pista Speedway (with Mitch Shirra / Mark Thorpe) - 6th - 14ptsHis nephew Andrew Bargh was a New Zealand champion in 2007. [4]
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