Grzegorz Walasek (born 29 August 1976) is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has ridden for the Polish national team and has also competed in the Speedway Grand Prix series.
Career
Born in Krosno Odrzańskie, Poland, Walasek began his senior career in 1993 with ZKŻ Zielona Góra, and won the Polish Under-21 Championship in 1997. In 2000, he began riding in the UK with Poole Pirates. In 2004, he won the senior Polish individual championship. He was part of the Polish team that won the Speedway World Cup in 2005 and 2007.
Walasek rode in 22 Speedway Grand Prix, reaching one final and scoring a total of 138 points.
For his sporting achievements, he received the Golden Cross of Merit in 2007.
In 2015 Walasek returned to ZKŻ Zielona Góra for a third stint, extended his contract with Rospiggarna in Sweden, and signed to ride for Leicester Lions in the Elite League.
World Championships
Speedway Grand Prix
2001 - 16th place (34 points as wild card and reserve) 2002 - 21st place (25 points) 2004 - 23rd place (13 points as wild card) 2009 - 13th place (66 points) Speedway World Cup 2002 - 4th place (2 points) 2004 - 4th place (5 points in race-off) 2005 - Winner 2007 - Winner
European Championships
Individual European Championship
2006 - Silver medal
European Pairs Championship
2006 - 1st place (12+2 points in Semi-Final B) European Club Champions' Cup 2004 - European Champion (12 points) 2009 - Toruń - European Champion (8 pts) Rivne
Polish Championships
Individual Polish Championship
2004 - Polish Champion
Individual U-21 Polish Championship
1997 - Polish Champion
Team Polish Championship (Speedway Ekstraliga) 2003 - Polish Champion 2004 - Bronze medal 2005 - Bronze medal Golden Helmet 2004 - Bronze medal 2007 - Gold medal Silver Helmet (U-21) 1997 - Bronze medal Bronze Helmet (U-19) 1995 - Bronze medal