Michele Paco Castagna (born 4 March 1994) is an Italian international speedway rider.[1][2]
| Born | 4 March 1994 (age 30) Arzignano, Italy |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Career history | |
| Great Britain | |
| 2015 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 2016 | Ipswich Witches |
| 2019, 2021 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 2022–2024 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| Denmark | |
| 2021 | Nordjysk |
| Individual honours | |
| 2017, 2018, 2022 | Italian Champion |
Speedway career
Castagna is three times Italian Champion, winning the Italian Individual Speedway Championship in 2017,[3] 2018, and 2022.[4][5] He has also won the Italian Junior Championship three times (2011, 2012, 2014).[1] He has ridden in the British Speedway leagues since 2015,[6] riding for various clubs, including Ipswich Witches in 2016.[7] In 2019 and 2021 he rode for the Birmingham Brummies.[8]
In 2022, he rode for the Edinburgh Monarchs in the SGB Championship 2022.[9] He won his third Italian Individual Speedway Championship during 2022.[10]
In 2023 and 2024, he re-signed for the Monarchs for the SGB Championship 2023[11] and the SGB Championship 2024.[12]
Results
World Championships
Personal life
His father Armando Castagna was a professional speedway rider from 1985 to 2001 and was a 12 times national champion.[9]
References
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