Hendrikus Constantinus Jozef Kroeze (born 11 March 1952) is a former Dutch motorcycle speedway rider.[1][2] He earned 26 caps for the Dutch national speedway team.[1]
| Born | 11 March 1952 Zenderen, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Career history | |
| 1974-1977 | Halifax Dukes |
| 1978 | Bristol Bulldogs |
| 1979-1980 | Sheffield Tigers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1983, 1987 | Finalist Individual Speedway World Championship |
| 1972, 1974, 1975 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983 1984, 1985, 1986 | Dutch National Championship |
| Team honours | |
| 1979 | Northern Trophy Winner |
Career
editKroeze is a ten times Dutch speedway champion. He was also finalist in the Individual Speedway World Championship twice; in 1983 and 1987.[3]
Kroeze rode for Halifax Dukes from 1974[4] to 1977.[5]
Since his retirement from racing he has taken over Hell on Wheels, a Wall of death carnival side show.[6]
World Final Appearances
editIndividual World Championship
edit- 1983 -
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - reserve - did not ride
References
edit- ^ a b "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Henny Kroeze". Grasstrack GB. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Pro Boards Henny Kroeze
- ^ "Exeter are all set for league title". Kent Evening Post. 12 March 1974. Retrieved 2 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Racers' mystery man". Reading Evening Post. 26 May 1977. Retrieved 29 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Black Country Biker - Henny Kroeze: Hell on Wheels