Łukasz Romanek (born 21 August 1983 in Knurów, Poland – died 2 June 2006 in Wilcza, Poland) was a Polish motorcycle speedway rider.[1]

Łukasz Romanek
Born(1983-08-21)21 August 1983
Knurów, Poland
Died2 June 2006(2006-06-02) (aged 22)
Wilcza, Poland
NationalityPolish
Career history
Poland
2000–2006Rybnik
Great Britain
2006Arena Essex
Individual honours
2001U-19 European Champion
2003U-21 Polish Championship
Team honours
2003Polish Pairs U-21 Champion
2001Team U-21 Polish Champion

Career

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Romanek won the title of Under-19 European Champion.

In 2006, Romanek joined the Arena Essex Hammers in Britain, for the 2006 season.[2]

Romanek took his own life in June 2006.[3]

Results

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  • 2001 – 9th place (7 points)
  • 2003 – track reserve (0 points)
  • 2001European Champion (14 points)
  • 2002 – 16th place (1 point)
  • 2003Polish Champion
  • 2003Polish Champion
  • 2001Polish Champion

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Łukasz Romanek Polska". Polish Speedway Database. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  2. ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Arena mourn Romanek". BBC. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 14 December 2007.