Ritchie Hawkins


Ritchie Mark Hawkins, is a speedway rider in the United Kingdom, who in 2013 rode with the Ipswich Witches in the Premier League.

Career

In 2004, he became British Under 21 Champion and has represented Great Britain at Under-21 level. His father Kevin rode. In 2006, he suffered severe bruising to the brain following a track crash in Workington, forcing him to miss the rest of that season.
A crash during a pre-season indoor meeting in Kiel, Germany 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 seems to have 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.