Gareth Isherwood Explained

Gareth Isherwood
Nationality:British (English)
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Career1:Stoke Potters
Years1:2005-2011
Career2:Buxton Hitmen
Years2:2007-2009
Career3:Mildenhall Fen Tigers
Years3:2012
Career4:Dudley Heathens
Years4:2013

Gareth Andrew Isherwood (born 28 November 1988, in Manchester) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Cadishead, Salford, Greater Manchester.[1]

Career

Isherwood started his speedway career with Stoke Spitfires in the 2005 Speedway Conference League.[2] In 2006 and 2007 he continued to represent Stoke but also rode for Buxton Hitmen. In 2008, whilst riding for Buxton, Isherwood won the Gold Cup award which was awarded to their best rider.[3]

In 2010, he appeared for the Scunthorpe Saints before subsequent seasons for Stoke[4] and Mildenhall Fen Tigers, joining the latter late in the season because of a previous back injury.[5]

His final season in 2013 was spent with the Dudley Heathens, where he helped the team win the league, cup and NDL Fours during the 2013 National League speedway season.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 26 September 2024.
  2. Web site: 2008 Rider index . British Speedway . 12 March 2023.
  3. http://www.worldspeedway.com/artman/publish/article_8355.shtml World Speedway article
  4. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/9398054.stm Stoke Potters confirm signing of Gareth Isherwood
  5. Web site: Gareth Isherwood drafted in by Mildenhall Fen Tigers . BBC Sport . 26 September 2024 .