About Fritz Dirtl
Lived 1928 – 1956 (aged 28). Fritz Dirtl was an Austrian speedway rider.
Friedrich "Fritz" Dirtl (9 January 1928 – 19 June 1956) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from Austria.
Career Dirtl was a two-time champion of Austria after winning the Austrian Individual Speedway Championship in 1949 and 1951. He was also a six-time Longtrack champion of Austria.
Death Dirtl was killed competing in the 1956 Individual Speedway World Championship, at the Continental final stage. He was involved in a crash with fellow Austrian rider Josef Kamper and then fell into the path of Mieczysław Połukard.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fritz Dirtl?
Austrian motorcycle racer
When was Fritz Dirtl born?
Fritz Dirtl was born on 9 January 1928 in Vienna.
When did Fritz Dirtl die?
Fritz Dirtl died on 10 June 1956 in Oberhausen.
What was Fritz Dirtl's occupation?
Fritz Dirtl was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Fritz Dirtl?
Fritz Dirtl was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fritz Dirtl. https://biography.guide/fritz-dirtl/
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