Mitchell Davey

 

Date of Birth	22/03/90
Place of Birth	Ayr, Australia
Height	5'10"
Parent Club	Glasgow

2008 Glasgow Scoring Record
2009 Glasgow Scoring Record
2010 Glasgow Scoring Record

Mitchell came over to Glasgow in 2008 alongside Josh Grajczonek and its fair to say had a tough baptism to UK speedway, having to start in the main body of the team and suffering a few heavy falls and concussions.

His character came through though and by the end of the season his confidence considerably increased and he started to settle down, making him one of the first names on the promotions team sheet for 2009.

However, the 2009 season did not pan out as he would hoped as Mitchell was really the rider most affected by the almost constant use of rider replacement throughout the season. On countless occasions home and away he was called on to take 6 or 7 rides and the toll on rider and machinery meant that he finished the season still in the reserve berth.

As he headed back home to Australia there were some doubts as to whether he would be seen as part of the Tigers line up for 2009 but quickly proved himself putting in one impressive display after another back home which certainly did not go unnoticed back in the UK. As soon as Glasgow sorted their top end problems out Mitchell was offered a contract to return to the Tigers for a third season running.

This could be a big season for Mitchell as he now has the experience behind him on the Premier League tracks and he should not have to cope with the added pressure of rider replacement rides every meeting. Like Josh, he too has sensibly taken the option to sign up as part of Danish side Holstebro's squad for 2010, something which should also be of benefit to him.

Mitchell has been racing since the age of six and has even competed in team events in Australia alongside his dad who also rides. Like many of the Australians he also rode long track and dirt track at junior level .