Antonín Kasper, Jr.
Antonín 'Toni' Kasper (5 December 1962 in Prague, Czechoslovakia – 31 July 2006) was an international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in four Speedway World Championship finals and featured in four Speedway Grand Prix series.[1]
Kasper won the 1982 European Under-21 Championship at the Rottalstadion in Pocking, West Germany.
Toni rode in the UK for the Hackney Hawks from 1982 until their closure the following season at then end of 1983.[2]
His father Antonín Kasper, Sr. also appeared in Speedway World Championship finals. In 2005 Toni was diagnosed with cancer, and he died in 2006.
World Final Appearances
- 1983 - Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - 14th - 3pts
- 1986 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - 14th - 2pts
- 1987 - Amsterdam Olympic Stadium - 12th - 9pts
- 1990 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium - 15th - 2pts
Speedway Grand Prix results
Year | Position | Points | Best Finish | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1998 | 12th | 50 | 5th | 5th in Danish GP |
1999 | 15th | 39 | 5th | 5th Polish GP |
2000 | 17th | 32 | 12th | |
2001 | 23rd | 11 | 17th | Rode in only 3 GPs |