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Mark Riss

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Mark Riss
Born (1994-09-13) 13 September 1994 (age 30)
Memmingen, Germany
NationalityGerman
Career history
Germany
2012Herxheim
Great Britain
2016–2018Edinburgh Monarchs
2017–2018Wolverhampton Wolves
2018Ipswich Witches
2018Belle Vue Aces

Mark Riss (born 13 September 1994) is a speedway rider from Germany.

Speedway career

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He rode in the top tier of British Speedway, riding for the Belle Vue Aces and Wolverhampton Wolves in the SGB Premiership 2018.[1] He began his British career riding for Edinburgh Monarchs in 2016 and rode for them for three seasons.[2][3] He also rode for Wolverhampton Wolves from 2017 to 2018.[4]

Family

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He is the son of Gerd Riss, one of the leading German riders of all time. His brother Erik Riss also rides at the highest level.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "ARCHIVE OF LINKS FROM THE 2018 BRITISH SEASON". British Speedway. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Riss steps in for the Aces". About Manchester. August 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Speedway – Mark Riss blow to title-chasing Monarchs". Edinburgh Reporter. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Wolverhampton Wolves reserve Mark Riss suffers injury". Express and Star. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Rider index". Speedway GB. Retrieved 20 June 2021.