Gary Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 The thing to bear in mind when trying to compare Plech with Gollob is that Zenon usually rode on compratively sub-standard machinery - he certainly didn't have the quality engines and bikes the top riders from western Europe had at the time. At Hackney, he would not hesitate to ride on the 'track spare' - a pool bike that was supposed to be back-up for all the team's riders. He only ever thought of the team and the fans, not himself or his average. Whereas there were riders who would not go near the spare when their own bike was playing up. With Plechie, he just pointed the bike - any one - in the right direction and grabbed a handful of throttle! Great days at The Wick. All the ability, skill and courage in the world, ZP only lacked top equipment and, it must be said, the level of supreme professionalism and dedication that took the likes of Mauger and Olsen to the very top. Blimey, I'd forgotten about Zabik and Blasczak! Tony McDonald Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolskiZuzel Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Top man, Roman Chyla! How are you keeping? It's good to see you are still keeping the Polish flag flying, my old friend! Tony McDonald Hi Tony Well! What a surprise ! Yes, I'm still keeping the Polish flag flying...high! And it looks as though you also can't get rid of that speedway bug :-) Congratulation on your new magazine. I will have to buy a copy now, won't I. On a serious note. Can anyone advise me, or guide me to the internet site, where I could find any information on Polish riders in Britain before 1975. cheers Roman Chyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 In the 1960's a Polish club side toured. They were Rybnik. I remember a team with lots of strange names. Andreije Wyglenda was the pick of their riders. But Konstantyn Pociejowkawicz had the best name, fancy your teacher reading that off the register every morning! Present sir! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In the sixties Poland visited Old Meadowbank and there was a memorable meeting. my favourite memory was Charlie Monk (great grandparent born in Dundee - so said Ian Hoskins??) riding for Scotland entering bend two with black leathers,exiting and into bend three with white leathers on his right leg due to fence abrasions along the straight. Superb meeting in not the best conditions. Such are memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hennryk Zyto Coventry early sixties cool stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy M Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Andy Huszcza-Hackney/Leicester I couldn't believe he was still riding in his own country last season and doing pretty well too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know what you mean he got to be a very good friend of my dads and was pleased to see he was still riding and like you say doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikowhy Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Andy Huszcza-Hackney/Leicester I couldn't believe he was still riding in his own country last season and doing pretty well too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know what you mean he got to be a very good friend of my dads and was pleased to see he was still riding and like you say doing well. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Andrzej Huszcza - still in good form in the main body of his team from Zielona Gora . Phenemenon for me. Other great polish riders in his age, Roman Jankowski or WOjciech Żabiałowicz, ended their careers years ago systematically scoring less and less points. Zenon Plech had to leave his bikes in a garage at the age of 34. He had horrible heart problems, because of his easy way of thinking about health. It was complications after influenza as far as I remember. He felt unconcious one day in 1986 in his garage on the stadium. Appeared in 1 or 2 clashes after that and ended career in 1987. He was the greatest Polish rider ever and became the hero here in Gdansk for every speedway fan. Do you want to know anything more about Zenon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Andrzej Huszcza - still in good form in the main body of his team from Zielona Gora . Phenemenon for me. Other great polish riders in his age, Roman Jankowski or WOjciech Żabiałowicz, ended their careers years ago systematically scoring less and less points. Zenon Plech had to leave his bikes in a garage at the age of 34. He had horrible heart problems, because of his easy way of thinking about health. It was complications after influenza as far as I remember. He felt unconcious one day in 1986 in his garage on the stadium. Appeared in 1 or 2 clashes after that and ended career in 1987. He was the greatest Polish rider ever and became the hero here in Gdansk for every speedway fan. Do you want to know anything more about Zenon? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Andy Huszca rode for Hackney in 1981, 24 years ago and he's still riding - excellent! Zenon Plech was my first speedway hero in 1976: thrilling, brilliant, talented and a charming personality. He is very highly regarded among Hackney Supporters. Roman Jankowski also rode for Hackney in 1980/81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZKZ Kitten Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Andy Huszcza-Hackney/Leicester I couldn't believe he was still riding in his own country last season and doing pretty well too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He has just celebrated his 48 birthday and is starting his 31 speedway season this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 QUOTEAndy Huszcza-Hackney/Leicester I couldn't believe he was still riding in his own country last season and doing pretty well too Let me tell you, Huszcza still kicks-ass on and off the track. At last years physicall evaluation he ranked second(!!!!) amongst his teammates.Only 25 year-old K.Stojanowski was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 I remember Auntie Una saying about Zenon Plech washing his leathers in her washing machine, he couldn't understand why the machine was jumping all over the kitchen and then wondered why his leathers never fitted after the final spin bless him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikowhy Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 I remember Auntie Una saying about Zenon Plech washing his leathers in her washing machine, he couldn't understand why the machine was jumping all over the kitchen and then wondered why his leathers never fitted after the final spin bless him! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> His jokes - it could be a topic for a night to talk about. Once, in Poland, when he was riding for Gorzów, his team mate was washing his bike using a speedway fuel. You must know (if you don't yet of course ) that flames of methanol are invisible. So Zenon puted his cigarette into a jar with fuel . His mate was very surprised when it burned his hand . It wasn't responsible but that is waht kind of lad is Zenon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwineTown Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Bump re Bajerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerblade Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 The other rider that came over with was called Jan Zabek, who for me featured in one of the best rides I have ever seen. Jeez, when I first read that, I thought it said "one of the best sides I have ever seen" and was thinking what is he on??? I remember Jan, the fence scraper extraordinaire, he was probably the only shining light of the 1980 season. I think Patynek suffered a spinal injury on the training track after that Eastbourne meeting? Some of the information that accompanied them through the Iron Curtain in those days was very unreliable, I think Jan was initially described as being about 26, and he turned out to be 34 or 35! Zenon, rode his last season in Britain at Sheffield, although I think we got him when he was on downslide of his career , even so he was still a useful second string. Unfortunately he was, a shame really as even in the odd World Final I saw him in, I never really saw "live" the rider as described by the Hawks people here. I used to be pen pals with Zenon's fan club secretary, some of you may know who I mean (Carol something?) I believe he lived with Shawn Moran throughout his time with the Tigers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 There was a Polish rider that I have not seen mentioned, he rode for Leicester, not too sure about the spelling, but it was something like: Stefan Kwoczala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yes, Stefan Kwoczala rode for Leicester in 1960. He was their second top scorer behind Ken McKinlay, scoring 228+20 in 26 matches. I'm sure Gem can give you more details. He was replaced in 1961 by one of the best Poles of all, Pawel Waloszek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Funniest thing must have been Jan Puk and Joseph Kaffel, Kaffle signed for Eastbourne and Puk came with him. they didnt speak english and where both chucked in at Kings Lynn, trouble was because neither spoke the lingo EB were not sure who was who, and it turned out that Puk was only meant to be Kafels mechanic! and EB were well and truly stuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HasseHolmqvist Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 There was a polish rider called Piotr Pyszny who rode for Halifax in the early 80s. I remember him taking ages to get used to the banked track but when he did he was quite good,no good away from home if i recall though. doe,s any one remember him. Decent see him for Poole as well as Halifax talented JANkOWSKI of Hackney was flying one night at Swindon got a 12 pt max i think? also he rode well in THE 1980 wtc in poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Decent see him for Poole as well as Halifax talented JANkOWSKI of Hackney was flying one night at Swindon got a 12 pt max i think? also he rode well in THE 1980 wtc in poland. http://wwosbackup.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=priders&action=display&thread=2296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma23 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 http://www.historyspeedway.nstrefa.pl/zawodnik.php?imie=Piotr&nazwisko=Pyszny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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