Ritchie Hawkins
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1983 (42 years old)
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Ritchie Mark Hawkins (born 9 November 1983 in Peterborough, England), is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
In 2004, he became British Under 21 Champion and has represented Great Britain at Under-21 level. The following season in 2005, he was part of the Somerset Rebels four who won the Premier League Four-Team Championship, held on 20 August 2005, at Derwent Park.
In 2006, he suffered severe bruising to the brain following a track crash at Workington, forcing him to miss the rest of that season.
A crash during a pre-season indoor meeting in Kiel, Germany during 2008, 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 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.
In March 2026, it was officially announced that Ritchie Hawkins is stepping down as team manager of the Ipswich Witches.
His decision follows the sale of the club by long-term promoter Chris Louis. The Witches have been acquired by Mayfield, and a new management team led by Paul Hurry has been appointed for the 2026 season.
Hawkins leaves as one of the club's most successful managers, having delivered both the Knockout Cup (2019) and the Premiership title (2025).
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