George (Jiri) Stancl

Date of Birth 19/08/75
Place of Birth
Prague
Height
5' 10"
Parent Club
Glasgow
Favourite track Plzen
Favourite Rider
Simon Wigg

2004 Glasgow Scoring Record
2005 Glasgow Scoring Record


George is the third generation of his family to ride speedway - his father is arguably one of Czechoslovakia's best ever riders. He has been riding since he was four years old and first rode in the UK for Sheffield in 1994.

George joined Glasgow in 2003 and had an immediate impact as team captain, a position he held until June this year. An excellent gater, his tidy style is good to watch.

Last season was a trying one for George with countless engine failures frustrating rider and fans alike but towards the end of the season a change in engine tuner seemed to have the required effect and George finished off the season in style. Unsurprisingly, many clubs were therefore interested in George for 2005 but he elected to remain at Glasgow and will be one of the main influences in the team.

Last season he wore the no 1 race jacket, something many expect to be repeated in 2005, and often gave the Tigers a solid start to meetings.

 






















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