Henny Kroeze

Henny Kroeze (born 11 March 1952) is a retired Dutch motorcycle racer who competed in speedway. Kroeze is a ten times Dutch speedway champion. He was also finalist in the Individual Speedway World Championship twice; in 1983 and 1987.[2] Kroeze was the first Dutchmen to reach the final standing of this championship. He was also the first person to ever score the maximum 21 points during a team league match. Henny achieved this on 21 August 1976 when Halifax (the British club he was riding for at the time) beat Birmingham 51 27.[3] Since his retirement from racing he has taken over Hell on Wheels, a Wall of death carnival side show.[4]

Henny Kroeze
Born (1952-03-11) 11 March 1952
Zenderen, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands
Websitehttp://www.steilewand.nl/
Career history
1974-1977Halifax Dukes
1978Bristol Bulldogs
1979-1980Sheffield Tigers
Individual honours
1983, 1987Finalist
Individual Speedway World Championship
1972, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1980,
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 [1]
Dutch National Championship
Team honours
1979Northern Trophy Winner

References

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