Davey Watt
WTS Wrocław | |
| Sweden | |
|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Valsarna |
| 2006 | Vargarna |
| 2006–2008 | Masarna Avesta |
| 2009- | Lejonen |
| Denmark | |
| 2012 | Grindsted |
| Individual honours | |
| 2004, 2006, 2008 | Pride of the East winner |
| 2005 | Queensland State Champion |
| 2012 | Jack Young Solo Cup winner |
| Team honours | |
Craven Shield Winner | |
David John Watt (born 6 January 1978 in
2011 World Cup Final
.
Career summary
Watt started his British speedway career in 2001 when he signed for the
2003.[3]
Watt rode for
average by the end of the season he was voted Eastbourne's Rider of the Year.[4] He also finished fourth in the Elite League Riders Championship and won a bronze medal with Australia at the 2007 Speedway World Cup
.
Watt looked set to stay with Eastbourne in 2008, but after a change of management at the club he was left without a team place.[5] Watt returned to Poole in 2008 and won the Elite League championship.[6]
Watt had ridden for
WTS Wrocław
in the Ekstraliga.
In April 2017, after being dropped by SGB Premiership team Rye House Rockets, Watt announced his retirement from racing, although he stated that he would fulfil his obligations to Polish team Stal Rzeszów if required.[7]
World final appearances
Speedway World Cup
- 2007 -
Leszno, Alfred Smoczyk Stadium - 3rd - 29pts - 2008 -
Vojens, Vojens Speedway Center - 4th - 21pts (3) - 2009 - Leszno, Alfred Smoczyk Stadium - 2nd - 43pts (5)
- Edward Jancarz Stadium- 2nd - 45pts (3)
- G&B Stadium- 2nd - 39pts (16)
Speedway Grand Prix results
| Year | Position | Points | Best finish | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17th | 19 | 11th |
References
- ISBN 0-9552376-1-0
- ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "2008 Team". Poole Speedway. 2008. Archived from the original on 24 March 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ^ "Big Challenge for new look Eagles". Eastbourne Herald. Johnston Press. 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ^ "Watt set to remain an Eagle". The Argus. 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ "Davey's glad to back 'home'". Bournemouth Daily Echo. 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ "Watt Announces Retirement", speedwaygp.com, 26 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017