Antonín Kasper, Jr.
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Antonín 'Toni' Kasper (born 5 December 1962 in Prague, Czechoslovakia - died 31 July 2006) was in international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in four Speedway World Championship finals and featured in four Speedway Grand Prix series.[1]
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.
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[edit] World Final Appearances
- 1983 -
GER Norden - 14th - 3pts - 1986 -
POL Chorzów - 14th - 2pts - 1987 -
NED Amsterdam - 12th - 9pts - 1990 -
GBR Bradford - 15th - 2pts
[edit] 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 |
[edit] 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
[edit] External links
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