Grzegorz Walasek

Born in Krosno Odrzańskie, Poland, Walasek began his senior career in 1993 with ZKŻ Zielona Góra, and won the Polish Under-21 Championship in 1997.[2] In 2000 he began riding in the UK with Poole Pirates. In 2004 he won the senior Polish individual championship.[2] He was part of the Polish team that won the Speedway World Cup in 2005 and 2007.[2]

Walasek rode in 22 Speedway Grand Prix, reaching one final and scoring a total of 138 points.[2]

For his sporting achievements, he received the Golden Cross of Merit in 2007.[3]

In 2015 Walasek returned to ZKŻ Zielona Góra for a third stint, extended his contract with Rospiggarna in Sweden, and signed to ride for Leicester Lions in the Elite League.[4][5][6]

Speedway Grand Prix results

2001 Speedway Grand Prix - 16th place

Final Championship standings:		16th	34	Riding No (26)
	Grand Prix	Pos.	Pts.	Heats	Draw No
2 /6	British SGP	8th	10	(2,F,2) +1 +0)	4
3 /6	Danish SGP	14th	6	(3,3) (X,1)	20
4 /6	Czech Rep. SGP	6th	14	(3,2) (2,0,2) +1 +2	12
5 /6	Polish SGP	18th	4	(0,3,1)	18

2002 Speedway Grand Prix - 21st place

Final Championship standings:		21st	25	Riding No (19)
	Grand Prix	Pos.	Pts.	Heats	Draw No
1 /10	Norwegian SGP	12th	7	(0,3,2) (1,2,0)	19
2 /10	Polish SGP	21st	2	(0,1)	12
3 /10	British SGP	20th	3	(2,1,0)	20
4 /10	Slovenian SGP	20th	3	(1,2,0)	18
5 /10	Swedish SGP	16th	5	(3,3) (1,X)	20
6 /10	Czech Rep. SGP	15th	5	(3,3) (1,0)	15
7 /10	Scandinavian SGP	injury → (25) Peter Karlsson			15
8 /10	European SGP	injury → (25) Peter Karlsson			20
9 /10	Danish SGP	injury → (31) Ronni Pedersen			18
10 /10	Australian SGP	injury → (31) Steve Johnston			21

2004 Speedway Grand Prix - 23rd place

Final Championship standings:		23rd	13	Riding No (23)
	Grand Prix	Pos.	Pts.	Heats	Draw No
3 /9	European SGP	6th	13	(2,0,2) (3,3) +1	23

	permanent speedway rider
	wild card, track reserve or qualified reserve
	rider not classified (track reserve who did not start)

• Poland national speedway team
• List of Speedway Grand Prix riders