James Grieves
| Date of Birth | 28/09/74 |
Place of Birth |
Paisley |
Height |
5' 9" |
Parent Club |
Wolverhampton |
| Favourite track | Edinburgh, Glasgow |
Favourite Rider |
Steve Lawson, Kenny McKinna |
Surprisingly James didn't start riding until he was 15 but is well known to both Scottish sides especially after his decision in 2000 to switch from Edinburgh back to his native Glasgow in contraversial circumstances.He rode for Glasgow in the top league in 95, staying there with Wolverhampton for a further 3 years.
Possibly an under achiever given early promise(3rd in the 1994 British U-21 final), James is definately a potential match winner on his current average. A definate asset at home James does however struggle on some of the bigger away tracks.
He has benefitted in the last 2 years from the doubling up facility allowing him to ride Elite league as well.
A very popular rider amongst the fans and a Tigers fan himself, James can be quite aggresive in style and is never short on effort. Hopefully his interest in amateur boxing will be kept a bit more remote from his speedway this season though!
2004 Home Rider of the Year
2004 Away Rider of the Year
