Antonín Kasper, Jr.
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 Czech Republic |
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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.
Kasper rode in the UK for the Hackney Hawks from 1982 until their closure the following season at the 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.[3]
World Final appearances
- 1983 –
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond – 14th – 3 points - 1986 –
Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - 14th - 2 pts - 1987 –
Amsterdam Olympic Stadium - 12th – 9 pts - 1990 –
Bradford, Odsal Stadium – 15th – 2 pts
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 |
References
- ↑ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ↑ Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7
- ↑ Tribute to Toni Kasper
External links
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