Bogusław Nowak (29 January 1952 – 10 July 2024) was a Polish international speedway rider.

Speedway career

Although he did not ride in Britain, he toured the United Kingdom during Poland's 1973 tour when the Poles created significant interest over their fearless riding styles. Nowak won a silver medal at the

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in the 1977 Speedway World Team Cup. He also stood as reserve for the 1977 Individual Speedway World Championship after finishing eighth in the Continental final. In 1988, Nowak was involved in an accident while racing, which left him confined to a wheelchair. Nowak died on 10 July 2024.

World final appearances

World Team Cup

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/ Jerzy Rembas / Ryszard Fabiszewski) - 2nd - 25pts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nowak, Boguslaw 1952 births 2024 deaths Polish speedway riders Sportspeople from Gorzów Wielkopolski Motorcycle racers from Lubusz Voivodeship