Biography
One of the greates australian Speedway rider
Full name: Brady Allen Kurtz
Date of birth: September 27, 1996
Birthplace: Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality: Australian
SGP Race Number: 101
Early years
Born and raised in Cowra, New South Wales, Brady Kurtz grew up surrounded by speedway. Following in the footsteps of Australian greats, he began racing at a young age on local dirt tracks, quickly developing a natural talent for balance, throttle control, and racecraft.
His breakthrough in Australia came through junior titles and national meetings, which soon opened the door to Europe — the heart of professional speedway racing.Rising Through the Ranks
Brady moved to Europe as a teenager and made an immediate impact in the British leagues. He first joined the Somerset Rebels before moving to powerhouse clubs like Poole Pirates and later the Belle Vue Aces, where he became team captain.
With Belle Vue, he led the Aces to multiple British Premiership titles, including 2022 and 2024, cementing his place as one of the top riders in the league.
In Poland, Kurtz competed in the PGE Ekstraliga, the world’s strongest speedway competition, where he represented leading clubs — including Sparta Wrocław — building a reputation for consistency and calm under pressure.
Grand Prix Breakthrough
After years of steady progress, Brady qualified for the FIM Speedway Grand Prix series through the 2024 SGP Challenge in Pardubice — earning a full-time spot for the 2025 season.
What followed was nothing short of spectacular. In his debut year, Kurtz stunned the speedway world by winning five consecutive SGP rounds, marking one of the most dominant runs in modern Grand Prix history.
By the end of the 2025 season, he finished as the World Championship silver medalist, narrowly missing the title by a single point to six-time World Champion Bartosz Zmarzlik.
Career Highlights
2025 Speedway Grand Prix – World Championship Silver Medalist
Five consecutive SGP round wins (2025)
FIM SGP Challenge Winner (Pardubice 2024)
Australian Champion (2016, 2025)
British Premiership Champion with Belle Vue Aces (2022, 2024)
Silver Medal – FIM Speedway of Nations (Australia, 2024)
Gold Medal - FIM Speedway of Nations (Australia, 2025)
Racing Style & Personality
Known for his smooth, intelligent racing style, Brady combines technical precision with an unshakable calmness under pressure. He’s meticulous with setup, data, and race analysis — always striving for the perfect balance between aggression and control.
Despite a low-key, grounded personality off the track, on race day Kurtz is fiercely competitive — a rider who thrives on big occasions and close battles.
Looking Ahead
After a breakout season in 2025, Brady Kurtz has firmly established himself among the elite of world speedway. His focus now is on going one step further — turning Grand Prix silver into gold.
achievement
Gold medal with Australia in the 2025 Speedway of Nations
World Championship runner-up in the 2025 SGP series.
Five consecutive wins in the 2025 FIM Speedway Grand Prix (GP) rounds: Poland (Gorzów), Sweden (Målilla), Latvia (Riga), Wrocław, Denmark (Vojens)
Silver medal with Australia in the 2024 Speedway of Nations.
Winner of the FIM SGP Challenge (Pardubice 2024) – qualification to the full 2025 SGP series.
2016 and 2025 Australian Speedway Champion
Three-time Polish Team Champion (DMP) with Unia Leszno — Gold Medals: 2018, 2019, 2020.
Bronze medal in the Polish Team Championship (DMP) with Betard Sparta Wrocław — 2025.
Winning Metalkas 2 Ekstraleague with ROW Rybnik — 2024
Top scorer / most effective rider of the Metalkas 2nd League (2024).
Ranked 4th overall in PGE Ekstraliga rider averages (2025).
Captained the Belle Vue Aces (UK) to league titles in 2022 and 2024.