Gerd Riss

Gerd Riss (born 17 March 1965)[1][2] is a German former professional motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of Germany team at 2001 Speedway World Cup and who was started in Speedway Grand Prix of Germany. Riss won the title a record eight times (1996, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007-2009). In 2014, He was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.[3]

Gerd Riss
Born (1965-03-17) 17 March 1965
Nationality Germany
WebsiteGerdRiss.de
Career history
1989-92AC Landshut
1997-2004MSC Diedenbergen
1983-84MC Krumbach
1987MSC Pocking
1984Poole Pirates
1985Wolverhampton Wolves
1988Ipswich Witches
1999Polonia Bydgoszcz
Individual honours
1991, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2004,Long Track World Champion
1986, 1992, 1994, 1996German Speedway Champion
1987, 1990Continental Champion
1992New Zealand Long Track GP
1993, 1997Australian Long Track GP
2008Finland Longtrack Champion
Team honours
2007, 2008, 2009Team Long Track World Championship
1998, 2001German Championship

World final appearances

Individual World Championship

World Pairs Championship

* Competed for West Germany.
** Competed for Germany.

Speedway Grand Prix
YearPositionPointsBest FinishNotes
199517th1617thRaced in German round only
199619th1219thRaced in German round only
199825th618thRaced in Czech Republic and German rounds only

World (European) Under-21 Championship

European Championships

European Club Champions' Cup

German Domestic competitions

German Speedway Championship

  • 1992 - Winner
  • 1993 - 2nd
  • 1994 - Winner
  • 1995 - 2nd
  • 1996 - Winner
  • 1999 - 2nd

World Longtrack Championship

Finals

Grand-Prix Years
  • 1998 4 app (4th) 59pts
  • 1999 5 app (Champion) 115pts
  • 2000 1 app (18th) 17pts
  • 2001 4 app (Champion) 95pts
  • 2002 5 app (Third) 89pts
  • 2003 6 app (Third) 98pts
  • 2004 5 app (Champion) 103pts
  • 2005 4 app (Second) 75pts
  • 2006 3 app (Third) 50pts
  • 2007 3 app (Champion) 53pts
  • 2008 4 app (Champion) 79pts
  • 2009 5 app (Champion) 126pts
  • 2010 3 app (13th) 53pts

Best World Longtrack Grand-Prix Results

European Grasstrack Championship

Finals
  • 2003 La Reole (Champion) 21pts
  • 2004 Eenrum (Second) 16ps
  • 2005 Schwarme (15th) 5pts

West Germany Longtrack Championship

German Longtrack Championship
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See also

References
  1. www.speedwaygp.republika.pl Archived 2009-05-12 at WebCite. Retrieved on 23 March 2009.
  2. www.lubusports.pl. Retrieved on 23 March 2009.
  3. "FIM Legends". fim-live.com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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