Sergey Darkin

Sergey Alexandrovich Darkin (born 18 June 1973 ) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Uzbekistan, who was a two time Russian Champion. He earned 17 caps for the Russia national speedway team.

Biography Born in Fergana, Uzbekistan, Darkin has been a regular member of the Russian World Team Cup squad. He was Russian individual champion in 2000 and 2002.

After riding in the UK for Eastbourne Eagles in 2001, he joined Coventry Bees in the middle of the 2004 season, riding in 15 matches in the Elite League and scoring 111 points at an average of 6.68. He also rode for Arena Essex in 2005 and Poole Pirates in 2007. In September 2005 he suffered serious head injuries in a crash at Togliatti in the European Club Team Champions Cup and was able to return to racing the following year.

Career record

British leagues Year Team League Matches Rides Points Bonus Total Average 2001 Eastbourne Eagles Elite 2004 Coventry Bees Elite 15 73 111 11 122 6.68 2005 Arena Essex Elite 16 68 87 14 101 5.94 2007 Poole Pirates Elite 2 6 0 0 0 0.00 2011 Leicester Lions Premier 21 96 156 10 166 6.92 2011 Swindon Robins Elite 8 32 23 6 29 3.63