Frederick Strecker (1906–1976) was an international speedway rider from England.

Speedway career

In 1930, when riding for

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Strecker represented England against Australia. In 1936, during the

1936 Provincial Speedway League The 1936 Provincial Speedway League was the first season of the Provincial League, introduced as a second tier to the National League Six speedway teams started the season. Cardiff withdrew after 9 matches and their record was expunged, with most ...

season he finished third in the averages and won the

title with Southampton.

Personal life

His parents were German born and they changed their surname from to Streicher. After

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, Fred was a motor car and metal dealer and also promoted stock car racing.

Players cigarette cards

Strecker is listed as number 44 of 50 in the 1930s Player's

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collection.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Strecker, Fred 1906 births 1976 deaths British speedway riders Belle Vue Aces riders Southampton Saints riders Stoke Potters riders Norwich Stars riders Nottingham speedway riders Birmingham Bulldogs riders