Archibald Kenneth McKinna (born 21 October 1962) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Scotland.[1][2][3]
| Born | 21 October 1962 (age 62) Glasgow, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1983, 1988–1990 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1982 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| 1983–1987 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1988 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1988 | Ipswich Witches |
| 1991 | Middlesbrough Bears |
| 1992–1995, 1997–1998 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1996 | Scottish Monarchs |
| Individual honours | |
| 1994 | British Championship finalist |
| 1989 | National League Riders' runner-up |
| Team honours | |
| 1983 | British League Cup winner |
| 1993 | Fours Championship winner |
Speedway career
editMcKenna rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1979 to 1998, riding for various clubs.[4] He started his career with Glasgow Tigers in 1979 and quickly established himself as a rider winning the 1980 Scottish pairs title with Steve Lawson.[5]
In 1993, McKinna helped the Edinburgh Monarchs win the Fours Championship during the 1993 British League Division Two season.[6]
He reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1994.[1][7]
Family
editHe came from a speedway family, with his brothers Charlie McKinna and Martin McKinna both being speedway riders. His son Adam McKinna was also a speedway rider.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ a b "LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON". British Speedway official website. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Tigers pair take title". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 11 April 1980. Retrieved 6 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Invaders can't take the heat". Derby Evening Telegraph. 26 July 1993. Retrieved 13 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
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