Franz Leitner (born 3 November 1968speedwaygp.republika.pl . Retrieved on 2009-02-13.) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Austria. He earned nine caps for the Austria national speedway team.
Career Leitner rode in the British leagues during 1994 for both Ipswich Witches and Exeter Falcons, the latter on loan.
Leitner rode in the 1995 Speedway Grand Prix of Austria. He was the first Austrian to ride in the Speedway Grand Prix series.
Leitner was a two-time champion of Austria, winning the Austrian Individual Speedway Championship in 1994 and 1995.
Results World Championships Individual World Championship (Speedway Grand Prix) 1995 - 23rd place (6 points in one event) Team World Championships (Speedway World Team Cup and Speedway World Cup) 1994 - 4th place in Group B
Grand Prix
See also Austria national speedway team List of Speedway Grand Prix riders
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