Ritchie Hawkins

Ritchie Mark Hawkins (born 9 November 1983 in Peterborough, England),^[1] is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.^[2][3]

Ritchie Hawkins

Born	(1983-11-09) 9 November 1983 (age 41) Peterborough, England
Career history
2000–2001	Sheffield Prowlers
2001–2003, 2006	Swindon Robins
2005	Peterborough Panthers
2004	Mildenhall Fen Tigers
2004	Berwick Bandits
2005, 2007, 2010	Somerset Rebels
2006	Workington Comets
2009	Scunthorpe Scorpions
2009	Sheffield Tigers
2010, 2013-2015	Ipswich Witches
2011, 2012	Rye House Rockets
Individual honours
2004	British Under 21 Champion
Team honours
2005	Premier League Fours Winner
2000, 2001, 2004	Conference League Champion
2004	Conference Trophy Winner
2004	Conference League KO Cup Winner

Career

In 2004, he became British Under 21 Champion and has represented Great Britain at Under-21 level. The following season in 2005, he was part of the Somerset Rebels four who won the Premier League Four-Team Championship, held on 20 August 2005, at Derwent Park.^[4]

In 2006, he suffered severe bruising to the brain following a track crash at Workington, forcing him to miss the rest of that season.

A crash during a pre-season indoor meeting in Kiel, Germany during 2008, resulted in multiple injuries, including fractures to his right ankle, both wrists, broken arm, shattered femur, and internal injuries. He made a track return the following year.

His racing career ended during the 2015 season, while captaining the Ipswich Witches. Broken ribs suffered on the opening night and a loss of form contributed to his leaving the side halfway through the year. At the end of that season, it was announced that Ritchie would be returning to the club as the new team manager.^[5]

As of 2023, he remains as team manager of Ipswich.^[6]

Family

His father Kevin Hawkins was also a professional speedway rider and team manager.^[7]