Armando Castagna

Armando Castagna

Armando Castagna (born 22 September 1963 in Arzignano) [Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). "1986 Speedway Yearbook". ISBN 0-9488-8200-X] is a former Italian international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Italy national team and has represented them in several World Team Cup competitions.

Career

He rode in the UK for the Ipswich Witches and the Reading Racers. He has ridden in the Speedway Grand Prix series and has reached five Speedway World Championship finals. He won the Italian National Championship a record twelve times.

World Final Appearances

* 1985 - Flag|GBR Bradford - 13th - 4pts
* 1986 - Flag|POL Chorzów - 15th - 2pts
* 1990 - Flag|GBR Bradford - 8th - 8pts
* 1991 - Flag|SWE Gothenburg - 11th - 6pts
* 1993 - Flag|GER Pocking - 12th - 5pts [Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). "A History of the World Speedway Championship". Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5]

Retirement

Since retiring in 2001, Castagna took charge of speedway in Italy and is the national team manager (Team Italia).

External links

* [http://www.armandocastagna.it/ Official Website]

References


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