Robbie Kessler
Robert Kessler (born 5 April 1973 in Neuwied, West Germany)[1] is a former motorcycle speedway rider, from Germany.[2][3]
| Born | 5 April 1973 Neuwied, West Germany |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Career history | |
| 1994, 1996-1997, 2000-2001 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1999 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 2002 | Hull Vikings |
| 2003-2007 | Stoke Potters |
| 2007, 2010 | Rye House Rockets |
| 2007, 2009 | Redcar Bears |
| 2008 | Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
| 2008 | Coventry Bees |
| Individual honours | |
| 1992, 1993 | German Under-21 Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 2001 | Premier Trophy Winner |
| 2000 | Premier League Fours Winner |
| 2000, 2002 | Premiership Winner |
| 1994, 1996, 2000, 2004 | German League Champion |
Career
Kessler represented Germany at the Speedway World Team Cup. He was the German under-21 champion in 1992 and 1993.
He started his British league career with Sheffield Tigers in 1994. He spent five seasons with them from 1994 to 2001, although in between he had a season with King's Lynn Stars.[2] He then moved to Hull Vikings in 2002 before switching to Stoke Potters in 2003.
His last season before retirement was in Britain, riding with the Rye House Rockets in 2010.[4]
Personal life
A mechanical engineer by trade, Robbie founded ROK Racing a speedway motor-cycle building and engine tuning business, in 2010.
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- "Kessler Quits". Rye House Speedway. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
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