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]
| 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 |
Speedway career
editRivett 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
editWorld Pairs Championship
edit- 1988 -
Bradford, Odsal Stadium (with Mitch Shirra) - 4th - 32pts
References
edit- ^ "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "World Pairs Championship 1968-1993". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "The World Pairs Final 1988". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Rivett row calms down". Cambridge Daily News. 9 January 1985. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Aussie debut". Western Evening Herald. 7 July 1986. Retrieved 23 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Individual Australian Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
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