David McAllan

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David McAllan
Born20 June 1980
Edinburgh, Scotland
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Career history
1996–1998, 2001 Berwick Bandits
1997, 2002 Sheffield Tigers
1998 Newcastle Diamonds
1999, 2005 Edinburgh Monarchs
1999 Linlithgow Lightning
2000 Stoke Potters
2000 Ashfield Giants
2001, 2003–2005 Boston Barracudas
2005 Sittingbourne Crusaders
Individual honours
1997Scottish Jnr Champion
1999Golden Helmet Winner
1999Linlithgow Riders Champion
1997British Under 21 Finalist
2005British Finalist
Team honours
1999 KO Cup winner

David John McAllan (born 20 June 1980 in Edinburgh, Scotland) [1] is a former professional motorcycle speedway rider from Scotland. [2]

Career

He has represented Scotland at international level and is a former Scottish Junior Champion.

McAllan was unable to ride following an accident which almost paralysed him at Ashfield Stadium in 2007 while riding for Glasgow Tigers. [3]

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References

  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN   0-948882-81-6
  2. "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  3. "I was paralysed". The Herald. Retrieved 28 March 2023.