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1997 Intercontinental Final
The 1997 Intercontinental Final was the nineteenth running of the Intercontinental Final and was the second last qualifying stage for Motorcycle speedway riders to qualify for the 1998 Speedway Grand Prix series. The Final was run on 26 July at the Västervik Speedway in Västervik, Sweden Intercontinental Final * 26 July * Västervik, Västervik Speedway * Top 2 to 1998 Speedway Grand Prix * Riders 3-7 plus 1 reserve to GP Challenge References 1997 File:1997 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The movie set of ''Titanic'', the highest-grossing movie in history at the time; ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', is published; Comet Hale-Bopp passes by Earth and becomes one of t ... World Individual International sports competitions hosted by Sweden {{motorcycle-speedway-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intercontinental Final
The Intercontinental Final was a Motorcycle speedway Final sanctioned by the FIM as the final qualifying round for the Speedway World Championship between 1975 and 2001. After being introduced in 1975, it replaced the European Final as the final qualifying round for Commonwealth, American and Nordic riders in 1976. The Intercontinental Final was not run from 1991-1994 when it was replaced by the World Semi-finals. It returned to the World Championship calendar in 1995, though unlike from 1975-1991 riders would be vying for a place in the following years Speedway Grand Prix World Championship series and not for the current year World Final. Peter Collins (1976), Ole Olsen (1978) and Bruce Penhall (1981) are the only riders who won the Intercontinental Final to go on and win the World Championship in the same year. Collins (1977) and Erik Gundersen (1986) are the only reigning World Champions to win the Intercontinental Final. Editions Winners by country See also * Speed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefan Andersson (speedway Rider)
Stefan Andersson (born 13 September 1971 ) is a rider who rode in twice. Speedway Grand Prix results Career details World Championships * Individual World Championship ( |
Individual Speedway World Championship
The World Championship of Speedway is an international competition between the highest-ranked motorcycle speedway riders of the world, run under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The first official championships were held in 1936. Today, this official FIM championship is organised as a series of Speedway Grand Prix events, where points are awarded according to performance in the event and tallied up at the end of each season. However, up to 1994, it was run as a single-night event after qualifying rounds during the season, leading up to a big final of 20 heats, where points were awarded according to riders' heat placings and then tallied up at the end. Before the World Championship received its formal recognition from the ACU and the FIM in 1936, other unofficial Speedway World Championships were staged between 1931 and 1935, in Europe, South America and Australasia. Organization 1929 to 1935 – Unofficial Championships 1929 to 1935 E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niklas Klingberg
Niklas Klingberg (born 6 February 1973) is a former Swedish motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden, who was a member of Sweden team at Speedway World Cups. He was Swedish Champion in 2002. Career details World Championships * Individual World Championship and Speedway Grand Prix ** 2001 - 10th place (54 pts) ** 2002 - 18th place (37 pts) * Team World Championship (Speedway World Team Cup and Speedway World Cup) ** 1996 - 5th place - (14pts) ** 2001 - Wrocław - 3rd place (10 pts) ** 2002 - Peterborough - 3rd place (10 pts) * Individual U-21 World Championship ** 1991 - Coventry - 7th place (8 pts) ** 1992 - Pfaffenhofen - 7th place (9 pts) ** 1993 - Pardubice - 11th place (7 pts) European Championships * Individual European Championship ** 2004 - Holsted - 9th place (6 pts) Family His father Börje Klingberg Börje Klingberg (born 29 May 1952) is a former international speedway rider from Sweden. He earned 5 caps for the Sweden national speedway tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesper B
Jesper is a given name commonly believed to be of ancient Persian origin, meaning "Treasurer". Some notable people with the name Jesper include: Music * Jesper Koch (born 1967), Danish composer * Jesper Kyd (born 1972), Danish video game and film score composer * Jesper Nordin (Danish conductor) (born 1975) * Jesper Nordin (Swedish composer) (born 1971) * Jesper Strömblad (born 1972), Swedish musician Sports * Jesper Appel (born 1993), Swedish ice hockey player * Jesper Blomqvist (born 1974), Swedish footballer * Jesper Christiansen (born 1978), Danish footballer * Jesper Drost (born 1993), Dutch footballer * Jesper Garnell (born 1958), Danish boxer * Jesper Grønkjær (born 1977), Danish footballer * Jesper Hansen (other) * Jesper Horsted (born 1997), American football player * Jesper Jansson (born 1971), Swedish footballer * Jesper Knudsen (badminton) (born 1960), Danish player * Jesper Mørkøv (born 1988), Danish racing cyclist * Jesper Nelin (born 1992), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rune Holta
Rune Holta (born 29 August 1973 in Stavanger, Norway) is a speedway rider. He grew up in Randaberg Norway, but has been a Polish citizen since 2002, allowing him to represent Poland in international competitions and was a member of their Speedway World Cup winning teams in 2005, 2007 & 2010. He has also won the Polish Championship in 2003 and 2007. In 2020, he rode for Dackarna Malilla in the Swedish Elit League and for Włókniarz Częstochowa in the Polish Ekstraliga. In 2022, he helped PSŻ Poznań win the 2022 2.Liga. Awards For his sport achievements, he received: Golden Cross of Merit in 2007. Speedway Grand Prix Plane crash In 2007 Holta survived a plane crash with fellow rider Tomasz Gollob. The plane, flown by Władysław Gollob, crashed on the way to a meeting at Tarnów. Holta escaped with cuts and bruises. On his official website, Holta stated ''"In spite of the circumstance I'm doing OK but I'm very shaken. We have been very lucky, and I'm jus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Havelock
Robert Gary Havelock (born 4 November 1968, in Eaglescliffe, County Durham, England) is a former speedway rider who was World Champion in 1992. For several years he captained the Redcar Bears in the Premier League. He is the son of former speedway rider Brian Havelock. Career Havelock first competed in grasstrack racing, winning the British Junior Championship, before following his father into speedway.Daniel, Paul (1985) "Stars of Tomorrow: Gary Havelock", '' Speedway Star'', 18 May 1985, p. 18-19 Havelock showed his potential early in his speedway career, winning the Suffolk Open Championship at Mildenhall as a 16-year-old in 1984, only two weeks after qualifying for a licence.Butt, Randall (1984) "Great Gary", '' Speedway Star'', 20 October 1984, p. 28 Havelock started his league career with local club Middlesbrough Tigers (the team managed by his father) in 1985, moving from reserve to the main body of the team by May, before moving to the Bradford Dukes in 1987, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Wilson (speedway Rider)
Sean Wilson (born 7 November 1969 in York, England)Oakes, P.(2004). ''British Speedway Who's Who''. is a former international speedway rider who has ridden for Great Britain at test level. Career summary Wilson had a career spanning 20 years, starting and finishing at Sheffield. He became Premier League Riders Champion three times. His career ended early due to a number of injuries. In 2004 whilst riding in Joe Screen's testimonial at Belle Vue he crushed the C7 vertebrate in his neck leaving him in a neck brace for several months. He returned in 2005 but suffered a dislocated shoulder and a fractured humerus. He was subsequently, much to his disappointment, released at the end of 2005 which triggered a retirement. After retirement Wilson now has a speedway engine building business and counts former world champion Gary Havelock, Kyle Legault Kyle Patrick Legault (born May 30, 1985 in St. Catharines, Ontario) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Canada. Career Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Jørgensen
John Jørgensen (born 18 July 1962 in Middelfart, Denmark) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark. He is not to be confused with Johnny Jørgensen, the 1989 Danish Junior speedway champion. Career Jørgensen won the World Team Cup in 1986 and 1988. He also qualified for the World Final on two occasions and rode in the 1999 and 2000 Speedway Grand Prix. Jørgensen rode in several countries and for various teams but was best known for his successful spell with the Coventry Bees. World Final appearances Individual World Championship * 1988 - Vojens, Speedway Center - 13th - 3pts * 1992 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium - 6th - 8pts World Team Cup * 1986 - Vojens, Speedway Center (with Erik Gundersen / Hans Nielsen / Tommy Knudsen / Jan O. Pedersen) - Winner - 130pts (8) * 1988 - Los Angeles, Veterans Memorial Stadium (with Erik Gundersen / Hans Nielsen / Tommy Knudsen / Jan O. Pedersen) - Winner - 44pts (2) * 1989 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium (with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frede Schött
Frede Schött (born 28 December 1970) is a former speedway rider from Denmark. Speedway career Schött was a World Under-21 finalist in 1989 and 1991. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1990 to 2004, riding primarily for Belle Vue Aces. He was an integral part of the Belle Vue Aces team that won the league during the 1993 British League season. References Living people 1970 births Danish speedway riders Belle Vue Aces riders Edinburgh Monarchs riders Sportspeople from Kolding {{Speedway-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai Laukkanen
Kai Pekka Laukkanen (born 8 April 1975) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Finland. Career Laukkanen won the final running of the Intercontinental Final in 2001. He rode in 2004 Speedway Grand Prix and won the bronze medal in 2005 Individual Speedway European Championship. He is an eight times national champion of Finland after winning the Finnish Individual Speedway Championship in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006. Major results World Championships * Individual World Championship and Speedway Grand Prix ** 2002 - 28th place (6 pts in one event) ** 2004 - 20th place (25 pts) ** 2007 - 23rd place (5 pts in three events) * Team World Championship (Speedway World Team Cup and Speedway World Cup) ** ''1995 - 7th place in Group B'' ** ''2000 - 2nd place in Quarter-Final A'' ** 2001 - 9th place ** 2002 - 8th place ** 2003 - 7th place ** 2006 - 7th place ** 2007 - 8th place ** ''2009 - 3rd place in Qualifying round 2'' * Individual U-21 World Championsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Nahlin
Peter Nahlin (born 1 May 1968 in Eskilstuna, Sweden) is a former Motorcycle speedway rider who became the 1988 World Under-21 Champion. accessed 2010-06-14 Career Sweden Nahlin first rode for Swedish team Getingarna in 1984 and 1985, winning the Swedish Elite League Championship in 1985. He then rode for from 1986 until 1996 before moving again to |