Barry Burchatt

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.

Barry Burchatt
Born (1987-10-24) 24 October 1987
Farnborough, England
NicknameBazza
Nationality England
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
2003Newport Mavericks
2003-2006Rye House Raiders
2003Wimbledon Dons
2006Mildenhall Fen Tigers
2007Newport Wasps
2008Workington Comets

Accident

Burchatt 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.

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References
  1. Bamford, Robert (1 March 2007). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2007. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-4250-3.
  2. "Burchatt battling for his life". South Wales Argus. 13 May 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2008.


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