Barry Peter Burchatt (born 24 October 1987 in Farnborough, Kent[1]) is a former speedway rider in the United Kingdom who rode for the Newport Wasps in 2007 and for the Workington Comets in 2008 in the Premier League.
| Born | 24 October 1987 Farnborough, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 2003 | Newport Mavericks |
| 2003-2006 | Rye House Raiders |
| 2003 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 2006 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| 2007 | Newport Wasps |
| 2008 | Workington Comets |
Accident
editBurchatt almost lost his life in a crash during a grasstrack meeting on 11 May 2008.[2] The crash left him with critical internal injuries and forced his retirement from speedway.
References
edit- ^ Bamford, Robert (1 March 2007). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2007. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-4250-3.
- ^ "Burchatt battling for his life". South Wales Argus. 13 May 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2008.
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