Jason David Garrity (born 9 November 1993) was an English motorcycle speedway rider who won the British Under-19 Championship and the National League Riders Championship in 2011.
Biography Born in Longsight but now living in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, Garrity was raised by his grandfather, former world kickboxing champion Kenny Longshaw."2011 Rider Index", speedwaygb.co. Retrieved 16 November 2011. 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. 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."Belle Vue sign up rising star Jason Garrity", Daily Mirror, 30 December 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
In July 2011, Garrity won the British Under-19 Championship at Rye House,Frost, Richard (2011) "Hot Rod", Speedway Star, 17 September 2011, p. 36.Frost, Richard (2011) "Rising star Jason Garrity wins Brit Under-19 title ", menmedia.co.uk. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011. and later that month made his Elite League debut for the Aces in two matches against the Peterborough Panthers. The following month, he joined Premier League team the Leicester Lions on loan for the remainder of the season."Leicester Lions sign Jason Garrity and Viktor Bergstrom", BBC, 24 August 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011. He added another title in September when he won the National League Riders' Championship, also at Rye House."Secret of Jason Garrity’s success ", Tameside Advertiser, 8 September 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
In November 2011, Garrity signed to ride for Rye House Rockets in 2012."Rockets sign teen sensation Garrity", Hertfordshire Mercury, 25 November 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011. He was a Grand Prix reserve in 2014. Garrity signed the Coventry Bees on a full transfer from Rye House Rockets in 2015. In 2017 he signed for Redcar Bears in the British SGB Championship. After a fourth placed finish in the British Riders Championship in June 2018, he signed a temporary 28-day contract with the Belle Vue Aces.
In 2020, Garrity was charged for burglary, robbery and two accounts of attempting to commit fraud. According to news reports, "He appeared before Stockport Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 20 April 2020) where he was remanded to appear before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 18 May 2020." He was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison.
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