Franz Leitner | |
Nationality: | Austrian |
Birth Date: | 3 November 1968 |
Birth Place: | Vienna, Austria |
Career1: | Ipswich Witches |
Years1: | 1994 |
Career2: | Exeter Falcons |
Years2: | 1994 |
Indivyear1: | 1994, 1995 |
Indivhonour1: | Austrian Champion |
Franz Leitner (born 3 November 1968[1]) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Austria. He earned 9 caps for the Austria national speedway team.[2]
Leitner rode in the British leagues during 1994 for both Ipswich Witches[3] and Exeter Falcons, the latter on loan.[4]
Leitner rode in the 1995 Speedway Grand Prix of Austria. He was the first Austrian to ride in the Speedway Grand Prix series.
Leitner was a two-time champion of Austria, winning the Austrian Individual Speedway Championship in 1994 and 1995.[5] [6]