Jason Garrity

Career

He began riding for Buxton Hitmen in 2009, becoming a regular part of the team the following year. In December 2010 he was signed by Belle Vue Aces who made him part of their National League Colts side in 2011. The following month he joined Premier League team the Leicester Lions on loan for the remainder of the season.

In November 2011 he signed to ride for Rye House Rockets in 2012.

He was a Grand Prix reserve in 2014. Garrity signed the Coventry Bees on a full transfer from Rye House Rockets in 2015.

Achievements

• Born in Longsight but now living in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, Garrity was raised by his grandfather, former world kickboxing champion Kenny Longshaw. After taking up speedway in 1999, he progressed to a 500cc bike at the age of ten and won the British Under-15 championship in 2008. In July 2011 he won the British Under-19 Championship at Rye House, and later that month made his Elite League debut for the Aces in two matches against the Peterborough Panthers. He added another title in September when he won the National League Riders Championship, also at Rye House.