Fred Strecker

Fred Strecker

Born	1 April 1906 (1906-04) Nottingham, England
Died	12 October 1976 (aged 70) Nottingham, England
Nationality	British (English)
Career history
1930	Manchester White City
1931, 1933, 1937-1938	Nottingham
1932	Belle Vue Aces
1934	Birmingham Bulldogs
1935-1936	Harringay Tigers
1936	Southampton Saints
1937	Hackney Wick Wolves
1938	Leeds Lions
1939	Stoke Potters
1939	Norwich Stars
Team honours
1936	Provincial League champions
1937	Provincial Trophy
1937	Provincial League Coronation Cup

Frederick Strecker (1906–1976) was an international speedway rider from England.[1][2][3]

Speedway career

In 1930, when riding for Nottingham Strecker represented England against Australia.[4] He continued to ride for Nottingham in 1933[5] and later from 1937 to 1938.

In 1936, during the 1936 Provincial Speedway League season he finished third in the averages and won the 1936 Provincial Speedway League title with Southampton. The following season he rode primarily for Nottingham but did also make appearances for Hackney Wick Wolves during the 1937 Speedway National League season.[6]

Personal life

His parents were German born and they changed their surname from to Streicher. After World War II, 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 cigarette card collection.[2]

References

1. "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
2. "Speedway Riders 44 Fred Strecker". Speedway Museum Online. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
3. "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
4. "Olympuic Speedway". Nottingham Evening Post. 3 July 1929. Retrieved 19 October 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
5. "Fred Strecker in line for honours". Nottingham Journal. 22 June 1933. Retrieved 10 October 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
6. "Fred Strecker for Hackney". East London Observer. 17 April 1937. Retrieved 10 October 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.