David McAllan

David John McAllan (born 20 June 1980 in Edinburgh, Scotland)^[1] is a former professional motorcycle speedway rider from Scotland.^[2]

David McAllan

Born	20 June 1980 Edinburgh, Scotland
Nationality	British (Scottish)
Career history
1996–1998, 2001	Berwick Bandits
1997, 2002	Sheffield Tigers
1998	Newcastle Diamonds
1999, 2005	Edinburgh Monarchs
1999	Linlithgow Lightning
2000	Stoke Potters
2000	Ashfield Giants
2001, 2003–2005	Boston Barracudas
2005	Sittingbourne Crusaders
Individual honours
1997	Scottish Jnr Champion
1999	Golden Helmet Winner
1999	Linlithgow Riders Champion
1997	British Under 21 Finalist
2005	British Finalist
Team honours
1999	KO Cup winner

Career

McAllan at the age of 15, first rode in the British leagues for Berwick Bandits in the 1996 Speedway Conference League. The Berwickshire High School pupil was able to obtain a licence because the rules had been changed that year, reducing the minimum age from 16 to 15.^[3]

He has represented Scotland at international level and is a former Scottish Junior Champion. In 2000, he broke a bone in his back while riding for Stoke Potters and this followed on from knee surgery.^[4]

McAllan was unable to ride following an accident which almost paralysed him at Ashfield Stadium in 2007 while riding for Glasgow Tigers.^[5]