Andy Phillips (speedway rider)

Andy Phillips
Born10 October 1968 (1968-10-10) (age 56)
Worcester, England
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1986–1989, 1991Wolverhampton Wolves
1990Coventry Bees
1992Poole Pirates
1992Cradley Heathens
Individual honours
1989British Championship finalist

Andrew David Phillips (born 10 October 1968) is a former speedway rider from England.[1][2]

Speedway career

Phillips rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1986 to 1992, riding for various clubs.[3] In 1986, he started his career with Wolverhampton Wolves after being promoted from the junior ranks for the 1986 British League season.[4] After four years with Wolverhampton he signed for local rivals Coventry Bees on loan for the 1990 season.[5]

Phillips reached the final of the British Speedway Championship in 1989.[1][6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Andy Phillips". World Speedway Riders. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  3. ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Bobby dazzler may be on his bike home". Sports Argus. 15 February 1986. Retrieved 4 October 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "Bees signing". Sandwell Evening Mail. 9 March 1990. Retrieved 4 October 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "HISTORY SPEEDWAY and LONGTRACK". Speedway.org. Retrieved 22 July 2021.


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