Andrzej Tkocz Explained

Andrzej Tkocz
Nationality:Polish
Birth Date:1951 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Rybnik, Poland
Career1:Poland
Years2:1970-1984
Career3:Great Britain
Career4:Poole Pirates
Years4:1978-1979
Indivyear1:1972
Indivhonour1:Poland Silver Helmet Winner
Teamyear1:1974
Teamhonour1:Speedway World Team Cup bronze medal
Teamyear2:1970, 1972
Teamhonour2:Polish League Champion

Andrzej Tkocz (born 28 September 1951) is a former international speedway rider from Poland.[1] He earned 18 international caps for the Poland national speedway team.[2]

Speedway career

Tkocz toured the United Kingdom during Poland's 1973 tour when the Poles created significant interest over their fearless riding styles.[3]

Tkocz won a bronze medal at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1974 Speedway World Team Cup.[4] [5]

He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1978[6] to 1979, riding for Poole Pirates.[7] [1]

World final appearances

World Team Cup

Family

His older brothers Stanisław Tkocz and Jan Tkocz were both speedway riders.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrzej Tkocz. wwosbackup. 14 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Ultimate Rider Index, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 7 March 2024.
  3. News: Daredevil Poles are real show stoppers . Wolverhampton Express and Star . 10 July 1973 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 9 September 2024.
  4. Web site: 1974 world team cup final. wwosbackup. 14 July 2021.
  5. Web site: FIM SPEEDWAY WORLD CUP/ SPEEDWAY OF NATIONS. Motor Sport Top 20. 14 July 2021.
  6. News: Lee fined for protest . Lynn Advertiser . 30 June 1978 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 8 September 2024.
  7. Web site: History Archive. British Speedway. 14 July 2021.
  8. Web site: World Team Cup 1960-1990. Edinburgh Speedway. 14 July 2021.