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Bob Leverenz
Born(1925-02-06)6 February 1925
Findon, South Australia
Died(2009-03-16)16 March 2009
Nationality Australia
Career history
1949-1952Norwich Stars
Individual honours
1950, 1951, 1952, 1953South Australian Champion
1950 (4)Adelaide Golden Helmet
Team honours
1950, 1951National League Division II
1951National Trophy (Div 2)
1951Southern Shield

Bob Leverenz (6 February 1925 – 16 March 2009)[1] was an international speedway rider who featured in the 1951 Speedway World Championship final alongside the winner and fellow Adelaide rider Jack Young.[2]

Leverenz was born in Findon, South Australia.[3]

Career

Bob Leverenz spent his entire UK career with the Norwich Stars and was a member of the team that won the National League Division Two championships in 1950 and 1951.

His career highlights included:

His league averages for Norwich were:

  • 1949: Division 2: 6.97 points
  • 1950: Division 2: 8.25 points
  • 1951: Division 2: 10.07 points
  • 1952: Division 1: 10.00 points

World Final Appearances

References

  1. ^ Bob Leverenz death notice
  2. ^ a b Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
  3. ^ Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited