Hans Siegl (8 September 1944 – 25 June 1978) was an international speedway rider. He participated principally in Ice speedway and Long Track events.
Speedway career Siegel, son of Albin Siegl (who was a famous speedway rider in Germany), started his career in 1966 and was West German longtrack champion in 1972.
Siegl was a notable grasstrack and longtrack rider and represented West Germany in the sport.
Siegl died on 25 June 1978, in hospital 30 days after a serious crash in Linz.
World finals World Longtrack Championship 1971 - Oslo (8th) 1972 - Mühldorf (4th) 1973 - Oslo (2nd) 1977 - Aalborg (2nd)
World Ice Championship 1970 - Nässjö (11th) 1971 - Inzell (13th) 1973 - Inzell (9th) 1977 - Inzell (9th) 1978 - Assen (6th)
See also
Rider deaths in motorcycle speedway
References