Jan Kvěch is a Czech speedway rider from South Bohemia. According to Deník, he is a resident of Prkošín near Volyně.[1]
Golden Helmet 2026
On Sunday 4 October 2026 Kvěch won the 78th edition of the Golden Helmet speedway race in Pardubice. He became the fortieth rider to win the race, and the first Czech winner in nine years.[1][2] After the race he stayed with the spectators, signed autographs and gave one of them a ride on his motorcycle during the lap of honour.[1]
In an interview for iDNES.cz published on 7 October 2026, Kvěch said that he likes to put on a show on the track. According to iDNES.cz, he also plans to compete for a world title.[3]
Sources
- Deník: Pardubický kraj — 4 October 2026
- iROZHLAS — 4 October 2026
- iDNES.cz: České Budějovice — 7 October 2026
- Deník.cz — 5 October 2026
- Deník: Pardubický kraj — 4 October 2026
- Deník: České Budějovice / Jižní Čechy — 4 October 2026
- Deník: České Budějovice / Jižní Čechy — 5 October 2026