Josef 'Seppi' Angermüller (6 November 1949 – 24 April 1977) was an international motorcycle speedway and Long track motorcycle racing rider from Germany.[1] He earned 14 international caps for the West German national speedway team.[2]
| Born | 6 November 1949 Osseltshausen, Wolnzach, West Germany |
|---|---|
| Died | 24 April 1977 (aged 27) Civitanova Marche, Ancona, Italy |
| Nationality | German |
| Career history | |
| West Germany | |
| 19?? | Ruhpolding |
| 19?? | Olching |
| Great Britain | |
| 1971 | Reading Racers |
| 1974 | Hull Vikings |
| Individual honours | |
| 1973 | West German champion |
Speedway career
editAngermüller was predominantly known as a Long track speedway rider,[1] where he rode in four finals from 1972 to 1976.[3] He was however, the West German champion in 1973 and was the first German rider to secure a contract in the British League,[4] riding for the Reading Racers 1971[5] and Hull Vikings in 1974.[6]
In the German Bundesliga he rode for MSC Ruhpolding and MSC Olching.[7]
Death
editAngermüller died 24 April 1977 after falling in a 1977 Individual Speedway World Championship qualifying round at the San Savino Speedway Park in Civitanova Marche, Italy.[8]
See also
editWorld Longtrack Championship
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References
edit- ^ a b "ANGERMULLER, Josef" (PDF). Speedway A-Z.
- ^ "Ultimate Rider Index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Track talk". Sports Argus. 22 June 1974. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Josef 'Seppi' Angermuller". Grasstrack GB.
- ^ "Fearman bids to sign German speed ace". Reading Evening Post. 4 May 1971. Retrieved 24 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Vikings will be strengthened by German Star". Hull Daily Mail. 16 April 1974. Retrieved 24 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Josef Angermüller died 38 years ago today". Speedweek. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Josef Angermüller". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
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