World Final Appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1983 -
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - reserve - did not ride
| 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 |
Hendrikus Constantinus Jozef Kroeze (born 11 March 1952) is a former Dutch motorcycle speedway rider. [1] [2]
Kroeze is a ten times Dutch speedway champion. He was also finalist in the Individual Speedway World Championship twice; in 1983 and 1987. [3]
He earned 26 caps for the Dutch national speedway team. [1]
Since his retirement from racing he has taken over Hell on Wheels, a Wall of death carnival side show. [4]
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - reserve - did not ride
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