Speedway World Team Cup
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The Speedway World Team Cup was an annual speedway
event held each year in different countries. The competition started in 1960 and was replaced with the Speedway World Cup
in 2001.
In 1986, the teams that qualified for the 'final' raced three meetings, the winner of each meeting being awarded three points, second place awarded two points, and third place awarded a point. The total points gained over the three meetings determined the champion.
In 1987, the three meeting system was used again, but this time the aggregate points scored by the individual riders were added together to determine the champion.
1988 saw the championship revert to the original format.
In 1994 the World Pairs Championship
was merged with the World Team Cup and this system was used until 1999 when it once gain reverted back to the original format.
In 2001 the competition was relaunched as the Speedway World Cup
.
Motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. Speedway motorcycles use only one gear and have no brakes and racing takes place on a flat oval track usually...
event held each year in different countries. The competition started in 1960 and was replaced with the Speedway World Cup
Speedway World Cup
The Speedway World Cup is an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The first edition of the competition in the current format was in 2001 and it replaced the old World Team Cup competition.-Format:...
in 2001.
Format
From 1960 until 1985 each team consisted of four riders and a reserve. A final meeting was held after qualifying rounds, the winner being decided on total points scored in that final meeting.In 1986, the teams that qualified for the 'final' raced three meetings, the winner of each meeting being awarded three points, second place awarded two points, and third place awarded a point. The total points gained over the three meetings determined the champion.
In 1987, the three meeting system was used again, but this time the aggregate points scored by the individual riders were added together to determine the champion.
1988 saw the championship revert to the original format.
In 1994 the World Pairs Championship
Speedway World Pairs Championship
The Speedway World Pairs Championship was an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The first competition was held in 1968 and the final competition was held in 1993. From 1994 it was merged with the World Team Cup.- Rules :...
was merged with the World Team Cup and this system was used until 1999 when it once gain reverted back to the original format.
In 2001 the competition was relaunched as the Speedway World Cup
Speedway World Cup
The Speedway World Cup is an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The first edition of the competition in the current format was in 2001 and it replaced the old World Team Cup competition.-Format:...
.
Winners
| Year | Venue | Winners | 2nd place | 3rd place |
| 1960 1960 Speedway World Team Cup 1960 Speedway World Team Cup was the first FIM Speedway World Team Cup season. The final was took place in Gothenburg, Sweden. The World Champion title was won by Sweden team who beat England , Czechoslovakia and Poland .... |
 GothenburgGothenburg Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area... |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 44 Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (12) Olle Nygren Olle Nygren Harald-Olof Ingemar Nygren is a former international speedway rider who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship five times. Nygren was Swedish Champion in 1949 and became Nordic Champion in 1960... (12) Rune Sörmander (11) Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965.-World Final Appearances:* 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts* 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 2pts... (9) |
 Great BritainGreat Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 30 Peter Craven Peter Craven Peter Theodore Craven was an English motorcycle racer. He was a finalist in each FIM Speedway World Championship from 1954 to 1963 and he won the title twice . He was British Champion in 1962-63.... (8) Ken McKinlay Ken McKinlay John Robert Vickers McKinlay was an international speedway rider, captaining Scotland, England, Great Britain and Europe teams. He also finished on the rostrum of the British Speedway Championship finals twice, second in 1964 and third in 1965... (8) Ron How (7) George White (6) Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock is a former speedway rider who appeared in eight Speedway World Championship finals and was a reserve in one other .-Career:... (1) |
 CzechoslovakiaCzech Republic national speedway team The Czech Republic are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have never won the competition but have appeared in eight finals.- Speedway World Team Cup :- Team U-21 World Championship :- Team U-19 European Championship :... 15 Antonín Kasper, Sr. (5) Luboš Tomícek, Sr. (4) Jaroslav Machac (3) Frantisek Richter (3) |
| 1961 1961 Speedway World Team Cup 1961 Speedway World Team Cup was the second FIM Speedway World Team Cup season. The final was took place in Wrocław, Poland. The World Champion title was won by Poland team who beat Sweden , England , and Czechoslovakia .... |
 Wrocław |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 32 Marian Kaiser (10) Henryk Zyto (7) Florian Kapala (6) Mieczyslaw Polukard Mieczyslaw Polukard Mieczysław Połukard was a Polish speedway rider and coach, the first Polish rider to ride in the Individual World Championship Final in 1959 and won the World Team Cup in 1961.-Career:... (5) Stanislaw Tkocz (4) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 30 Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (11) Rune Sörmander (10) Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965.-World Final Appearances:* 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts* 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 2pts... (7) Per-Tage Svensson (3) |
 EnglandGreat Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 15 Peter Craven Peter Craven Peter Theodore Craven was an English motorcycle racer. He was a finalist in each FIM Speedway World Championship from 1954 to 1963 and he won the title twice . He was British Champion in 1962-63.... (8) Bob Andrews (6) Ken McKinlay Ken McKinlay John Robert Vickers McKinlay was an international speedway rider, captaining Scotland, England, Great Britain and Europe teams. He also finished on the rostrum of the British Speedway Championship finals twice, second in 1964 and third in 1965... (4) Ron How (3) |
| 1962 1962 Speedway World Team Cup 1962 Speedway World Team Cup was the third FIM Speedway World Team Cup season. The final was took place in Slaný, Czechoslovakia. The World Champion title was won by Sweden who beat Great Britain , Poland and Czechoslovakia .... |
Slaný Slaný The Royal town1 of Slaný is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, located about 25 km northwest of Prague. The town is part of the Prague metropolitan area.... |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 36 Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965.-World Final Appearances:* 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts* 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 2pts... (10) Sören Sjösten Sören Sjösten Sören Willy Ernfrid Sjösten was a motorcycle speedway rider. He won the world pairs championship in 1974 with Anders Michanek and became world team champion three times representing Sweden, in 1962, 1964 and 1970. Sjösten also appeared in six individual World Championship Finals with two bronze... (10) Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (9) Göte Nordin (4) Rune Sörmander (3) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 24 Ronnie Moore Ronnie Moore (speedway rider) Ronnie Moore MBE is a former international Speedway rider. His family moved to New Zealand when he was still a child and although Moore was born in Australia, he has always considered himself to be a New Zealander.... (10) Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (8) Peter Craven Peter Craven Peter Theodore Craven was an English motorcycle racer. He was a finalist in each FIM Speedway World Championship from 1954 to 1963 and he won the title twice . He was British Champion in 1962-63.... (6) Ron How (0) Cyril Maidment (0) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 20 Marian Kaiser (9) Florian Kapala (5) Joachim Maj (4) Pawel Waloszek Pawel Waloszek Paweł Waloszek is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who was second in 1970 Individual Speedway World Championship.-World Championships:* Individual World Championship... (4) Mieczyslaw Polukard Mieczyslaw Polukard Mieczysław Połukard was a Polish speedway rider and coach, the first Polish rider to ride in the Individual World Championship Final in 1959 and won the World Team Cup in 1961.-Career:... (2) |
| 1963 1963 Speedway World Team Cup 1963 Speedway World Team Cup was the fourth FIM Speedway World Team Cup season. The final was took place in Vienna, Austria. The World Champion title was won by Sweden who beat Czechoslovakia , Great Britain and Poland .... |
 ViennaVienna Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre... |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 37 Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965.-World Final Appearances:* 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts* 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 2pts... (11) Per-Olof Söderman (10) Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (7) Göte Nordin (5) Rune Sörmander (4) |
Czechoslovakia Czech Republic national speedway team The Czech Republic are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have never won the competition but have appeared in eight finals.- Speedway World Team Cup :- Team U-21 World Championship :- Team U-19 European Championship :... 27 Antonín Kasper, Sr. (10) Stanislav Kubicek (7) Miloslav Smidl (5) Luboš Tomícek, Sr. (5)) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 25 Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (12) Peter Craven Peter Craven Peter Theodore Craven was an English motorcycle racer. He was a finalist in each FIM Speedway World Championship from 1954 to 1963 and he won the title twice . He was British Champion in 1962-63.... (8) Dick Fisher (4) Leo McAuliffe (1) Peter Moore (0) |
| 1964 1964 Speedway World Team Cup 1964 Speedway World Team Cup was the fifth FIM Speedway World Team Cup season. The final was took place in Abensberg, West Germany. The World Champion title was won by Sweden who beat Soviet Union , Great Britain and Poland .... |
 AbensbergAbensberg Abensberg is a town in the Lower Bavarian district of Kelheim, in Bavaria, Germany, lying around 30 km southwest of Regensburg, 40 km east of Ingolstadt, 50 northwest of Landshut and 100 km north of Munich... |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 34 Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965.-World Final Appearances:* 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts* 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 2pts... (11) Göte Nordin (10) Rune Sörmander (7) Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (6) Sören Sjösten Sören Sjösten Sören Willy Ernfrid Sjösten was a motorcycle speedway rider. He won the world pairs championship in 1974 with Anders Michanek and became world team champion three times representing Sweden, in 1962, 1964 and 1970. Sjösten also appeared in six individual World Championship Finals with two bronze... (0) |
 Soviet UnionRussia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 25 Igor Plechanov Igor Plechanov Igor Alexandrovich Plechanov is a former Soviet speedway rider who finished second in the Speedway World Championship in 1964 and 1965. He was the first Soviet rider to appear in a World Final. He was the USSR National Champion in 1960, 1963, 1965 and 1968... (8) Gennadij Kurilenko (8) Jurij Chekranov (6) Boris Samorodov (3)) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 21 Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (9) Ken McKinlay Ken McKinlay John Robert Vickers McKinlay was an international speedway rider, captaining Scotland, England, Great Britain and Europe teams. He also finished on the rostrum of the British Speedway Championship finals twice, second in 1964 and third in 1965... (7) Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock is a former speedway rider who appeared in eight Speedway World Championship finals and was a reserve in one other .-Career:... (3) Ron How (2) Brian Brett (0) |
| 1965 | Kempten Kempten im Allgäu Kempten is the largest town in Allgäu, a region in the south-west of Bavaria, Germany. The population was ca 61,000 in 2006. The area was possibly settled originally by Celts, but was later overtaken by the Romans, who called the town Cambodunum... |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 38 Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda is a former Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs Championship and Speedway World Team Cup three times. He was won Individual Polish Champion title four times... (11) Andrzej Pogorzelski (11) Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna was an international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals five times, and was the first Polish rider to win a medal at that level when he won the bronze medal in 1966... (9) Zbigniew Podlecki Zbigniew Podlecki Zbigniew Podlecki was a Polish television presenter and motorcycle speedway rider who won Team World Champion title in 1965. He was born in Vilnius, which is now part of Lithuania.... (7) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 33 Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965.-World Final Appearances:* 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts* 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 2pts... (11) Bengt Jansson Bengt Jansson Bengt Gustaf Jansson is a former Swedish international speedway rider."Banger" was runner up in the 1967 World Final to fellow countryman Ove Fundin after losing a race-off and finished third in 1971, again after a run-off.He rode in Britain for West Ham Hammers, Edinburgh Monarchs, Hackney Hawks,... (8) Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (8) Göte Nordin (6) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 18 Ken McKinlay Ken McKinlay John Robert Vickers McKinlay was an international speedway rider, captaining Scotland, England, Great Britain and Europe teams. He also finished on the rostrum of the British Speedway Championship finals twice, second in 1964 and third in 1965... (7) Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock is a former speedway rider who appeared in eight Speedway World Championship finals and was a reserve in one other .-Career:... (6) Jimmy Gooch (3) Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (1) Charlie Monk (1) |
| 1966 1966 Speedway World Team Cup - Tournament :... |
Wrocław |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 41 Marian Rose (12) Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda is a former Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs Championship and Speedway World Team Cup three times. He was won Individual Polish Champion title four times... (11) Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna was an international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals five times, and was the first Polish rider to win a medal at that level when he won the bronze medal in 1966... (10) Andrzej Pogorzelski (8) |
Soviet Union Russia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 25 Boris Samorodov (9) Viktor Trofimov Viktor Trofimov Viktor Ivanovich Trofimov is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1972, 1975... (6) Igor Plechanov Igor Plechanov Igor Alexandrovich Plechanov is a former Soviet speedway rider who finished second in the Speedway World Championship in 1964 and 1965. He was the first Soviet rider to appear in a World Final. He was the USSR National Champion in 1960, 1963, 1965 and 1968... (6) Farid Szajnurov (4) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 22 Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson Björn Knutsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965.-World Final Appearances:* 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 2nd - 12pts + 3pts* 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts + 2pts... (11) Leif Enecrona Leif Enecrona Leif Enecrona is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship three times. He rode for Gamarna from 1961 to 1966 and then for Getingarna from 1967 to 1976 as well as a brief spell in the UK for the Long Eaton Archers in 1966. He won the... (4) Göte Nordin (3) Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (2) Leif Larsson (2) |
| 1967 1967 Speedway World Team Cup * Great Britain and Soviet Union were classify ad 3rd place... |
Malmö Malmö Malmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County... |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 32 Göte Nordin (11) Bengt Jansson Bengt Jansson Bengt Gustaf Jansson is a former Swedish international speedway rider."Banger" was runner up in the 1967 World Final to fellow countryman Ove Fundin after losing a race-off and finished third in 1971, again after a run-off.He rode in Britain for West Ham Hammers, Edinburgh Monarchs, Hackney Hawks,... (9) Torbjörn Harrysson (6) Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (6) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 26 Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna was an international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals five times, and was the first Polish rider to win a medal at that level when he won the bronze medal in 1966... (10) Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda is a former Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs Championship and Speedway World Team Cup three times. He was won Individual Polish Champion title four times... (9) Jerzy Trzeszkowski (4) Zbigniew Podlecki Zbigniew Podlecki Zbigniew Podlecki was a Polish television presenter and motorcycle speedway rider who won Team World Champion title in 1965. He was born in Vilnius, which is now part of Lithuania.... (3) Andrzej Pogorzelski (0) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 19 Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (8) Eric Boocock Eric Boocock Eric Boocock is a former Speedway rider who appeared in three Speedway World Championship finals.-Career:... (5) Ray Wilson Ray Wilson (speedway rider) Ray Wilson is a former international speedway rider who was World Pairs Champion in 1972 and British Speedway Champion in 1973, was also England Team Captain for 5years in the early 1970s. He was the first Englishman to record a maximum score in a World Team Cup Final... (4) Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six World Championships, a feat only equalled by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden... (2) Colin Pratt Colin Pratt Colin Pratt in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire) is a former motorcycle speedway rider and current promoter of the Coventry Bees who compete in the British Elite League.-Early career and retirement:... (0) Soviet Union 19 |
| 1968 1968 Speedway World Team Cup - Tournament :... |
Wembley |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 40 Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six World Championships, a feat only equalled by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden... (12) Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock is a former speedway rider who appeared in eight Speedway World Championship finals and was a reserve in one other .-Career:... (10) Martin Ashby Martin Ashby Martin Ashby is a former international speedway rider who reached the final of theSpeedway World Championship in 1968... (8) Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (7) Norman Hunter Norman Hunter (speedway rider) Norman Hunter is a former motorcycle speedway rider who won the London Riders' Championship in 1963 and again in 1966 and the Midland Riders' Championship in 1969... (3) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 30 Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (11) Bengt Jansson Bengt Jansson Bengt Gustaf Jansson is a former Swedish international speedway rider."Banger" was runner up in the 1967 World Final to fellow countryman Ove Fundin after losing a race-off and finished third in 1971, again after a run-off.He rode in Britain for West Ham Hammers, Edinburgh Monarchs, Hackney Hawks,... (7) Anders Michanek Anders Michanek Anders Michanek is a Speedway rider. In 1974 he won the Speedway World Championship in his Swedish homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He also won the World Pairs Championship with the late Tommy Jansson in 1973 and 1975 and with Sören Sjösten in 1974.Michanek had a very successful career... (7) Olle Nygren Olle Nygren Harald-Olof Ingemar Nygren is a former international speedway rider who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship five times. Nygren was Swedish Champion in 1949 and became Nordic Champion in 1960... (3) Torbjörn Harrysson (2) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 19 Edmund Migos (8) Edward Jancarz Edward Jancarz Edward 'Ed' Jancarz was an international speedway rider.-Career:Jancarz rode in the UK for the Wimbledon Dons between 1977–1982 and in Poland for Stal Gorzów... (6) Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda is a former Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs Championship and Speedway World Team Cup three times. He was won Individual Polish Champion title four times... (2) Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals three times, finishing fifth in 1970... (2) Pawel Waloszek Pawel Waloszek Paweł Waloszek is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who was second in 1970 Individual Speedway World Championship.-World Championships:* Individual World Championship... (1) |
| 1969 | Rybnik Rybnik Rybnik is a city in southern Poland, in the Silesian Voivodeship. Rybnik is located close to the border with the Czech Republic and just outside the southern border of the largest urban area in Poland, the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union... |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 31 Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda is a former Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs Championship and Speedway World Team Cup three times. He was won Individual Polish Champion title four times... (11) Edward Jancarz Edward Jancarz Edward 'Ed' Jancarz was an international speedway rider.-Career:Jancarz rode in the UK for the Wimbledon Dons between 1977–1982 and in Poland for Stal Gorzów... (11) Stanislaw Tkocz (4) Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals three times, finishing fifth in 1970... (3) Andrzej Pogorzelski (2) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 27 Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six World Championships, a feat only equalled by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden... (9) Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (8) Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock is a former speedway rider who appeared in eight Speedway World Championship finals and was a reserve in one other .-Career:... (5) Martin Ashby Martin Ashby Martin Ashby is a former international speedway rider who reached the final of theSpeedway World Championship in 1968... (5) |
Soviet Union Russia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 23 Vladimir Smirnov Vladimir Smirnov Vladimir Smirnov may refer to:*Vladimir Smirnov , Russian Bolshevik and Soviet politician*Vladimir Smirnov , Soviet mathematician*Vladimir Smirnov , Soviet geologist... (9) Gennadij Kurilenko (8) Valerij Klementiev (5) Jurij Dubinin (1) Viktor Trofimov Viktor Trofimov Viktor Ivanovich Trofimov is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1972, 1975... (0) |
| 1970 | Wembley |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 42 Ove Fundin Ove Fundin Ove Fundin is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times... (11) Bengt Jansson Bengt Jansson Bengt Gustaf Jansson is a former Swedish international speedway rider."Banger" was runner up in the 1967 World Final to fellow countryman Ove Fundin after losing a race-off and finished third in 1971, again after a run-off.He rode in Britain for West Ham Hammers, Edinburgh Monarchs, Hackney Hawks,... (11) Anders Michanek Anders Michanek Anders Michanek is a Speedway rider. In 1974 he won the Speedway World Championship in his Swedish homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He also won the World Pairs Championship with the late Tommy Jansson in 1973 and 1975 and with Sören Sjösten in 1974.Michanek had a very successful career... (10) Sören Sjösten Sören Sjösten Sören Willy Ernfrid Sjösten was a motorcycle speedway rider. He won the world pairs championship in 1974 with Anders Michanek and became world team champion three times representing Sweden, in 1962, 1964 and 1970. Sjösten also appeared in six individual World Championship Finals with two bronze... (10) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 31 Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (11) Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six World Championships, a feat only equalled by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden... (9) Eric Boocock Eric Boocock Eric Boocock is a former Speedway rider who appeared in three Speedway World Championship finals.-Career:... (5) Ray Wilson Ray Wilson (speedway rider) Ray Wilson is a former international speedway rider who was World Pairs Champion in 1972 and British Speedway Champion in 1973, was also England Team Captain for 5years in the early 1970s. He was the first Englishman to record a maximum score in a World Team Cup Final... (4) Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock Nigel Boocock is a former speedway rider who appeared in eight Speedway World Championship finals and was a reserve in one other .-Career:... (2) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 20 Jan Mucha Jan Mucha (speedway rider) Jan Mucha is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals four times.-World Final appearances:* 1969 - London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 7pts... (6) Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna was an international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals five times, and was the first Polish rider to win a medal at that level when he won the bronze medal in 1966... (5) Edmund Migos (4) Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals three times, finishing fifth in 1970... (3) Pawel Waloszek Pawel Waloszek Paweł Waloszek is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who was second in 1970 Individual Speedway World Championship.-World Championships:* Individual World Championship... (2) |
| Year | Venue | Winners | 2nd place | 3rd place |
| 1971 | Wrocław |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 37 Ray Wilson Ray Wilson (speedway rider) Ray Wilson is a former international speedway rider who was World Pairs Champion in 1972 and British Speedway Champion in 1973, was also England Team Captain for 5years in the early 1970s. He was the first Englishman to record a maximum score in a World Team Cup Final... (12) Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six World Championships, a feat only equalled by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden... (10) Jim Airey Jim Airey James Sydney "Jim" Airey is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the 1971 World Final in Göteborg, Sweden and was a member of the Great Britain team that won the 1971 Speedway World Team Cup in Wrocław, Poland.-Australia:Jim Airey started racing Speedway in the early-1960s,... (9) Barry Briggs Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider.He won the World Individual Championship title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966. He appeared in a record 17 consecutive World Individual finals , and a record 18 in all, during which he scored a record 201 points... (6) |
Soviet Union Russia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 22 Gregorij Khlynovski (8) Vladimir Smirnov Vladimir Smirnov Vladimir Smirnov may refer to:*Vladimir Smirnov , Russian Bolshevik and Soviet politician*Vladimir Smirnov , Soviet mathematician*Vladimir Smirnov , Soviet geologist... (7) Vladimir Gordeev Vladimir Gordeev Vladimir Gordeev is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship three times but was disqualified in 1971 for using illegal fuel additives... (4) Anatolij Kuzmin (3) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 19 Pawel Waloszek Pawel Waloszek Paweł Waloszek is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who was second in 1970 Individual Speedway World Championship.-World Championships:* Individual World Championship... (5) Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals three times, finishing fifth in 1970... (4) Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna Antoni Woryna was an international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals five times, and was the first Polish rider to win a medal at that level when he won the bronze medal in 1966... (4) Edward Jancarz Edward Jancarz Edward 'Ed' Jancarz was an international speedway rider.-Career:Jancarz rode in the UK for the Wimbledon Dons between 1977–1982 and in Poland for Stal Gorzów... (4) Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda Andrzej Wyglenda is a former Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs Championship and Speedway World Team Cup three times. He was won Individual Polish Champion title four times... (2) |
| 1972 | Olching Olching Olching is a municipality in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated approximately 20 km northwest of Munich.-Geography:... |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 36 Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six World Championships, a feat only equalled by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden... (11) John Louis (9) Ray Wilson Ray Wilson (speedway rider) Ray Wilson is a former international speedway rider who was World Pairs Champion in 1972 and British Speedway Champion in 1973, was also England Team Captain for 5years in the early 1970s. He was the first Englishman to record a maximum score in a World Team Cup Final... (8) Terry Betts Terry Betts Terence Arnold Betts is a former international speedway rider who reached the final of theSpeedway World Championship in 1974... (8) |
Soviet Union Russia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 21 Anatolij Kuzmin (6) Gregorij Khlynovski (5) Viktor Kalmykov (5) Viktor Trofimov Viktor Trofimov Viktor Ivanovich Trofimov is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1972, 1975... (5) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 21 Zenon Plech Zenon Plech Zenon Plech is a former Polish international motorcycle speedway rider.He finished third in the Speedway World Championship in 1973 and then runner-up in 1979.-Career summary:... (7) Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich Henryk Glücklich is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals three times, finishing fifth in 1970... (6) Pawel Waloszek Pawel Waloszek Paweł Waloszek is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who was second in 1970 Individual Speedway World Championship.-World Championships:* Individual World Championship... (5) Zdzislaw Dobrucki (3) Marek Cieślak Marek Cieslak Marek Kazimierz Cieślak is a former Polish speedway rider and a current speedway coach.In 2007 he was a manager of Poland national team. Poland won Speedway World Cup and Team U-21 World Championship... (0) |
| 1973 | Wembley |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 36 Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (11) John Louis (9) Ray Wilson Ray Wilson (speedway rider) Ray Wilson is a former international speedway rider who was World Pairs Champion in 1972 and British Speedway Champion in 1973, was also England Team Captain for 5years in the early 1970s. He was the first Englishman to record a maximum score in a World Team Cup Final... (8) Terry Betts Terry Betts Terence Arnold Betts is a former international speedway rider who reached the final of theSpeedway World Championship in 1974... (8) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 31 Anders Michanek Anders Michanek Anders Michanek is a Speedway rider. In 1974 he won the Speedway World Championship in his Swedish homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He also won the World Pairs Championship with the late Tommy Jansson in 1973 and 1975 and with Sören Sjösten in 1974.Michanek had a very successful career... (11) Bernt Persson Bernt Persson Bernt Eveart Persson is a former Swedish international speedway rider who finished runner up in the 1972 Speedway World Championship final.... (9) Bengt Jansson Bengt Jansson Bengt Gustaf Jansson is a former Swedish international speedway rider."Banger" was runner up in the 1967 World Final to fellow countryman Ove Fundin after losing a race-off and finished third in 1971, again after a run-off.He rode in Britain for West Ham Hammers, Edinburgh Monarchs, Hackney Hawks,... (6) Tommy Jansson Tommy Jansson Per Tommy Jansson was a motorcycle speedway rider. He was one of Sweden's most exciting speedway prospects in the 1970s but was killed in the Swedish Final a World Championship Qualifying Round meeting.... (5) |
Soviet Union Russia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 20 Valery Gordeev Valery Gordeev Valery Gordeev is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship five times... (7) Vladimir Paznikov Vladimir Paznikov Vladimir Paznikov was a Soviet international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1973. He was also a very accomplished ice speedway rider... (5) Gregorij Khlynovski (4) Aleksandr Pavlov (2) Viktor Trofimov Viktor Trofimov Viktor Ivanovich Trofimov is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1972, 1975... (2) |
| 1974 | Chorzów |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 42 Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (12) John Louis (12) Dave Jessup Dave Jessup David John Jessup is a former speedway rider who finished runner-up the Speedway World Championship in 1980 to fellow countryman Michael Lee. The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in... (10) Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons is a former speedway rider.-Career:He made his debut at Hackney Hawks in 1963 aged seventeen but was unable to break into the Hackney team regularly so moved to the newly re-opened West Ham Hammers for the 1964 season. In 1965 Simmons won a British League and British League... (8) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 31 Sören Sjösten Sören Sjösten Sören Willy Ernfrid Sjösten was a motorcycle speedway rider. He won the world pairs championship in 1974 with Anders Michanek and became world team champion three times representing Sweden, in 1962, 1964 and 1970. Sjösten also appeared in six individual World Championship Finals with two bronze... (10) Anders Michanek Anders Michanek Anders Michanek is a Speedway rider. In 1974 he won the Speedway World Championship in his Swedish homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He also won the World Pairs Championship with the late Tommy Jansson in 1973 and 1975 and with Sören Sjösten in 1974.Michanek had a very successful career... (9) Tommy Jansson Tommy Jansson Per Tommy Jansson was a motorcycle speedway rider. He was one of Sweden's most exciting speedway prospects in the 1970s but was killed in the Swedish Final a World Championship Qualifying Round meeting.... (7) Christer Löfqvist Christer Löfqvist Christer Löfqvist was a former international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1974.... (5) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 13 Zenon Plech Zenon Plech Zenon Plech is a former Polish international motorcycle speedway rider.He finished third in the Speedway World Championship in 1973 and then runner-up in 1979.-Career summary:... (4) Jan Mucha Jan Mucha (speedway rider) Jan Mucha is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals four times.-World Final appearances:* 1969 - London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 7pts... (4) Andrzej Jurczynski (3) Andrzej Tkocz (2) Jerzy Szczakiel Jerzy Szczakiel Jerzy Szczakiel is a Speedway rider. He is one of two Polish nationales to win the Speedway World Championship, the other being 2010 Speedway Grand Prix champion Tomasz Gollob.... (0) |
| 1975 | Norden Norden, Lower Saxony Norden is a town in the district of Aurich, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the North Sea shore, in East Frisia.-External links:* *... |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 41 Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (12) Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons is a former speedway rider.-Career:He made his debut at Hackney Hawks in 1963 aged seventeen but was unable to break into the Hackney team regularly so moved to the newly re-opened West Ham Hammers for the 1964 season. In 1965 Simmons won a British League and British League... (11) Martin Ashby Martin Ashby Martin Ashby is a former international speedway rider who reached the final of theSpeedway World Championship in 1968... (10) John Louis (8) |
Soviet Union Russia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 29 Valery Gordeev Valery Gordeev Valery Gordeev is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship five times... (8) Gregorij Khlynovski (8) Viktor Trofimov Viktor Trofimov Viktor Ivanovich Trofimov is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1972, 1975... (8) Valery Gordeev Valery Gordeev Valery Gordeev is a former Soviet international speedway rider who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship five times... (5) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 17 Anders Michanek Anders Michanek Anders Michanek is a Speedway rider. In 1974 he won the Speedway World Championship in his Swedish homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He also won the World Pairs Championship with the late Tommy Jansson in 1973 and 1975 and with Sören Sjösten in 1974.Michanek had a very successful career... (8) Tommy Jansson Tommy Jansson Per Tommy Jansson was a motorcycle speedway rider. He was one of Sweden's most exciting speedway prospects in the 1970s but was killed in the Swedish Final a World Championship Qualifying Round meeting.... (4) Bernt Persson Bernt Persson Bernt Eveart Persson is a former Swedish international speedway rider who finished runner up in the 1972 Speedway World Championship final.... (2) Sören Sjösten Sören Sjösten Sören Willy Ernfrid Sjösten was a motorcycle speedway rider. He won the world pairs championship in 1974 with Anders Michanek and became world team champion three times representing Sweden, in 1962, 1964 and 1970. Sjösten also appeared in six individual World Championship Finals with two bronze... (2) Sören Karlsson (1) |
| 1976 | White City White City Stadium White City Stadium was built in White City, London, for the 1908 Summer Olympics, often seen as the precursor to the modern seater stadium and noted for hosting the finish of the first modern distance marathon. It also hosted speedway and a match at the 1966 World Cup, before the stadium was... |
 AustraliaAustralia national speedway team Australia are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by former rider, three time Australian Champion and 1994 World #3 Craig Boyce and captained by three time Speedway World Champion Jason Crump... 31 Phil Crump Phil Crump Philip John "Phil" Crump in Mildura, Victoria is a retired Australian Motorcycle speedway rider who attained 3rd place in the 1976 World Championship... (12) Billy Sanders Billy Sanders William Robert Sanders 'Billy Sanders' was an Australian international Speedway rider who won six Australian Championships and was a five time Speedway World Championship finalist with a career best second place in Germany 1983.-Australian Speedway:Billy Sanders bought his first speedway bike from... (11) Phil Herne (10) John Boulger John Boulger John Boulger is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. After he retired from riding Solo's, Boulger raced in Speedcars from the mid-1980s until the mid-1990s... (8) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 28 Edward Jancarz Edward Jancarz Edward 'Ed' Jancarz was an international speedway rider.-Career:Jancarz rode in the UK for the Wimbledon Dons between 1977–1982 and in Poland for Stal Gorzów... (8) Marek Cieślak Marek Cieslak Marek Kazimierz Cieślak is a former Polish speedway rider and a current speedway coach.In 2007 he was a manager of Poland national team. Poland won Speedway World Cup and Team U-21 World Championship... (8) Zenon Plech Zenon Plech Zenon Plech is a former Polish international motorcycle speedway rider.He finished third in the Speedway World Championship in 1973 and then runner-up in 1979.-Career summary:... (8) Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals twice, missing out on a rostrum place after finishing third in the third place run-off to Scott Autrey and Dave Jessup.Rembas rode for Stal Gorzów in Poland from 1971 until his... (5) Bolesław Proch (1) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 26 Anders Michanek Anders Michanek Anders Michanek is a Speedway rider. In 1974 he won the Speedway World Championship in his Swedish homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He also won the World Pairs Championship with the late Tommy Jansson in 1973 and 1975 and with Sören Sjösten in 1974.Michanek had a very successful career... (11) Bernt Persson Bernt Persson Bernt Eveart Persson is a former Swedish international speedway rider who finished runner up in the 1972 Speedway World Championship final.... (8) Lars-Åke Andersson (5) Bengt Jansson Bengt Jansson Bengt Gustaf Jansson is a former Swedish international speedway rider."Banger" was runner up in the 1967 World Final to fellow countryman Ove Fundin after losing a race-off and finished third in 1971, again after a run-off.He rode in Britain for West Ham Hammers, Edinburgh Monarchs, Hackney Hawks,... (5) Christer Löfqvist Christer Löfqvist Christer Löfqvist was a former international speedway rider who reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1974.... (1) |
| 1977 | Wrocław |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 37 Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (10) Dave Jessup Dave Jessup David John Jessup is a former speedway rider who finished runner-up the Speedway World Championship in 1980 to fellow countryman Michael Lee. The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in... (9) Michael Lee Michael Lee (speedway rider) Michael Andrew Lee is a former international speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1980... (9) John Davis John Davis (speedway rider) John Henry Davis is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who represented England when they won the World Team Cup in 1977.-World Final Appearances:* 1977 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - Reserve - did not ride... (6) Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons is a former speedway rider.-Career:He made his debut at Hackney Hawks in 1963 aged seventeen but was unable to break into the Hackney team regularly so moved to the newly re-opened West Ham Hammers for the 1964 season. In 1965 Simmons won a British League and British League... (3) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 25 Edward Jancarz Edward Jancarz Edward 'Ed' Jancarz was an international speedway rider.-Career:Jancarz rode in the UK for the Wimbledon Dons between 1977–1982 and in Poland for Stal Gorzów... (10) Bogusław Nowak (6) Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals twice, missing out on a rostrum place after finishing third in the third place run-off to Scott Autrey and Dave Jessup.Rembas rode for Stal Gorzów in Poland from 1971 until his... (6) Marek Cieślak Marek Cieslak Marek Kazimierz Cieślak is a former Polish speedway rider and a current speedway coach.In 2007 he was a manager of Poland national team. Poland won Speedway World Cup and Team U-21 World Championship... (2) Ryszard Fabiszewski (1) |
Czechoslovakia 23 Jiří Štancl Jirí Štancl Jiří Štancl is a former international speedway rider who reached the final of theSpeedway World Championship on nine occasions, finishing a career best 9th in 1982 in Los Angeles... (8) Vaclav Verner (5) Jan Verner (5) Aleš Dryml, Sr. (5) |
| 1978 1978 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
Landshut Landshut Landshut is a city in Bavaria in the south-east of Germany, belonging to both Eastern and Southern Bavaria. Situated on the banks of the River Isar, Landshut is the capital of Lower Bavaria, one of the seven administrative regions of the Free State of Bavaria. It is also the seat of the... |
 DenmarkDenmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 37 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (11) Ole Olsen (10) Michael Lohman (9) Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Wolverhampton Wolves. Signed by Len Silver for the Hackney Hawks in a swap deal with Dave Morton, becoming team captain in 1980 . When the Hawks closed at the end of the season 1983 he then retired from British... (7) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 27 Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons Malcolm Simmons is a former speedway rider.-Career:He made his debut at Hackney Hawks in 1963 aged seventeen but was unable to break into the Hackney team regularly so moved to the newly re-opened West Ham Hammers for the 1964 season. In 1965 Simmons won a British League and British League... (8) Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (6) Dave Jessup Dave Jessup David John Jessup is a former speedway rider who finished runner-up the Speedway World Championship in 1980 to fellow countryman Michael Lee. The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in... (5) Michael Lee Michael Lee (speedway rider) Michael Andrew Lee is a former international speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1980... (5) Gordon Kennett Gordon Kennett Gordon William Kennett is a former motorcycle speedway rider. In 1978 he won the World Pairs Championship with Malcolm Simmons. He also finished runner-up to Ole Olsen in the 1978 Speedway World Championship at Wembley... (3) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 15 Edward Jancarz Edward Jancarz Edward 'Ed' Jancarz was an international speedway rider.-Career:Jancarz rode in the UK for the Wimbledon Dons between 1977–1982 and in Poland for Stal Gorzów... (6) Marek Cieślak Marek Cieslak Marek Kazimierz Cieślak is a former Polish speedway rider and a current speedway coach.In 2007 he was a manager of Poland national team. Poland won Speedway World Cup and Team U-21 World Championship... (5) Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals twice, missing out on a rostrum place after finishing third in the third place run-off to Scott Autrey and Dave Jessup.Rembas rode for Stal Gorzów in Poland from 1971 until his... (3) Zenon Plech Zenon Plech Zenon Plech is a former Polish international motorcycle speedway rider.He finished third in the Speedway World Championship in 1973 and then runner-up in 1979.-Career summary:... (1) Andrzej Huszcza Andrzej Huszcza Andrzej Huszcza is a former Polish international motorcycle speedway rider who was a reserve in the 1988 World Final in Vojens, Denmark.... (1) |
| 1979 1979 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
White City White City Stadium White City Stadium was built in White City, London, for the 1908 Summer Olympics, often seen as the precursor to the modern seater stadium and noted for hosting the finish of the first modern distance marathon. It also hosted speedway and a match at the 1966 World Cup, before the stadium was... |
 New Zealand 35 Larry Ross Larry Ross Larry Ross in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a former speedway rider who rode with the Wimbledon Dons, Belle Vue Aces, Halifax Dukes and the Bradford Dukes in the British League.-Career summary:... (11) Mitch Shirra Mitch Shirra Mitchell Owen Shirra is a former motorcycle speedway rider who rode with the Coventry Bees, Reading Racers, Swindon Robins and Ipswich Witches in the British League.-Career summary:... (10) Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger Ivan Mauger, OBE, MBE, is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six World Championships, a feat only equalled by Tony Rickardsson of Sweden... (9) Bruce Cribb Bruce Cribb Bruce Brian Hoani Cribb in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is a former speedway rider who rode in the UK for several teams in a career spanning over twenty years. He began riding at Palmerston North, before joining the Poole Pirates in 1965. In 1969 and 1970 he represented New Zealand in tests with... (5) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 31 Ole Olsen (12) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (9) Michael Lohman (6) Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Wolverhampton Wolves. Signed by Len Silver for the Hackney Hawks in a swap deal with Dave Morton, becoming team captain in 1980 . When the Hawks closed at the end of the season 1983 he then retired from British... (4) Bo Petersen Bo Petersen Bo Petersen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Hackney Hawks. Signed by Len Silver in 1978 he stayed with the Hawks until they closed at the end of the season 1983.-Career:... (0) |
Czechoslovakia 19 Jiří Štancl Jirí Štancl Jiří Štancl is a former international speedway rider who reached the final of theSpeedway World Championship on nine occasions, finishing a career best 9th in 1982 in Los Angeles... (6) Aleš Dryml, Sr. (5) Zdenek Kudrna Zdenek Kudrna Zdeněk Kudrna was an international speedway rider who reached he Speedway World Championship final in 1979. He also finished third in the Individual Ice Racing World Championship twice, in 1977 and 1979... (4) Vaclav Verner (4) |
| 1980 1980 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
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England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 40 Chris Morton Chris Morton Christopher John Morton MBE is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He rode bikes from a young age at the farm of Peter Collins' parents.-Brief career summary:... (11) Michael Lee Michael Lee (speedway rider) Michael Andrew Lee is a former international speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1980... (11) Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (10) Dave Jessup Dave Jessup David John Jessup is a former speedway rider who finished runner-up the Speedway World Championship in 1980 to fellow countryman Michael Lee. The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in... (8) |
 United StatesUnited States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 29 Bruce Penhall Bruce Penhall Bruce Lee Penhall is a retired American motorcycle speedway racer who also starred in television and in film. He was the World Speedway Champion in 1981 and 1982 and rode for the successful Cradley Heath Heathens speedway team in the United Kingdom... (12) Scott Autrey Scott Autrey Scott Brian Autrey is a former international speedway rider with the Exeter Falcons - with whom he won the British League title in 1974, Swindon Robins and the Poole Pirates in England. In 1976, he became the first American rider to reach a world final since Ernie Roccio in 1951... (9) Dennis Sigalos Dennis Sigalos Arthur Dennis Sigalos is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bobby Schwartz in 1982 and appeared in the 1982 and 1983 Speedway World Finals, finishing in third place in 1982 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum... (5) Bobby Schwartz Bobby Schwartz Robert Benjamin 'Bobby' Schwartz is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bruce Penhall in 1981 and Dennis Sigalos in 1982.... (3) Ron Preston Ron Preston Ronald Nunan Preston is an American former international motorcycle speedway rider who was World Junior Champion in 1979. Preston began his career at the Poole Pirates in 1979 and spent two years there before moving to the Eastbourne Eagles in 1982... (0) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 15 Zenon Plech Zenon Plech Zenon Plech is a former Polish international motorcycle speedway rider.He finished third in the Speedway World Championship in 1973 and then runner-up in 1979.-Career summary:... (5) Roman Jankowski Roman Jankowski Roman Jankowski is a speedway rider active from the 1976 until 2006. He is a former Polish Champion, having won the title in 1981 and again in 1988.... (5) Edward Jancarz Edward Jancarz Edward 'Ed' Jancarz was an international speedway rider.-Career:Jancarz rode in the UK for the Wimbledon Dons between 1977–1982 and in Poland for Stal Gorzów... (3) Andrzej Huszcza Andrzej Huszcza Andrzej Huszcza is a former Polish international motorcycle speedway rider who was a reserve in the 1988 World Final in Vojens, Denmark.... (2) Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas Jerzy Rembas is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in the Speedway World Championship finals twice, missing out on a rostrum place after finishing third in the third place run-off to Scott Autrey and Dave Jessup.Rembas rode for Stal Gorzów in Poland from 1971 until his... (0) |
| Year | Venue | Winners | 2nd place | 3rd place |
| 1981 1981 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
Olching Olching Olching is a municipality in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated approximately 20 km northwest of Munich.-Geography:... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 36 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (11) Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (9) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (9) Ole Olsen (6) Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Wolverhampton Wolves. Signed by Len Silver for the Hackney Hawks in a swap deal with Dave Morton, becoming team captain in 1980 . When the Hawks closed at the end of the season 1983 he then retired from British... (1) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 29 Chris Morton Chris Morton Christopher John Morton MBE is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He rode bikes from a young age at the farm of Peter Collins' parents.-Brief career summary:... (11) Kenny Carter Kenny Carter Kenneth 'Kenny' Malcolm Carter , was a world class speedway rider. He rode for Newcastle Diamonds , Halifax Dukes and Bradford Dukes .... (9) John Davis John Davis (speedway rider) John Henry Davis is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who represented England when they won the World Team Cup in 1977.-World Final Appearances:* 1977 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - Reserve - did not ride... (5) Dave Jessup Dave Jessup David John Jessup is a former speedway rider who finished runner-up the Speedway World Championship in 1980 to fellow countryman Michael Lee. The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in... (3) Gordon Kenneth (1) |
Germany Germany national speedway team The Germany national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Germany.- 2009 Team :A members of 2009 Teams was approval in March 2009 by Deutscher Motor Sport Bund.* Seniors:** Martin Smolinski** Kevin Wölbert** Tobias Kroner... 28 Egon Müller Egon Müller Egon Muller is a former international motorcycle speedway rider and was winner of the Speedway World Championship in 1983, winning the title in his homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He was also German Champion eight times... (10) Karl Maier Karl Maier Karl Maier was a German Esperantist and member of the Universala Esperanto Asocio, for more than 50 years.Maier learned Esperanto in 1924. After emigrate form Germany in 1930, he was living with Esperanto enthusiasts among United States, Mexico and Japan... (8) Georg Hack (5) George Gilgenreiners (5) |
| 1982 1982 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
White City White City Stadium White City Stadium was built in White City, London, for the 1908 Summer Olympics, often seen as the precursor to the modern seater stadium and noted for hosting the finish of the first modern distance marathon. It also hosted speedway and a match at the 1966 World Cup, before the stadium was... |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 34 Bruce Penhall Bruce Penhall Bruce Lee Penhall is a retired American motorcycle speedway racer who also starred in television and in film. He was the World Speedway Champion in 1981 and 1982 and rode for the successful Cradley Heath Heathens speedway team in the United Kingdom... (10) Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... (10) Bobby Schwartz Bobby Schwartz Robert Benjamin 'Bobby' Schwartz is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bruce Penhall in 1981 and Dennis Sigalos in 1982.... (9) Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... (8) Scott Autrey Scott Autrey Scott Brian Autrey is a former international speedway rider with the Exeter Falcons - with whom he won the British League title in 1974, Swindon Robins and the Poole Pirates in England. In 1976, he became the first American rider to reach a world final since Ernie Roccio in 1951... (0) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 27 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (11) Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (7) Preben Eriksen Preben Eriksen Preben Kollster Eriksen in Odense, Denmark, is a former speedway rider who rode with the Wolverhampton Wolves and the Ipswich Witches in the British League.He won the World Team Cup with Denmark in 1984 and 1985.-World Final Appearances:... (4) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (1) Ole Olsen (1) |
Germany Germany national speedway team The Germany national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Germany.- 2009 Team :A members of 2009 Teams was approval in March 2009 by Deutscher Motor Sport Bund.* Seniors:** Martin Smolinski** Kevin Wölbert** Tobias Kroner... 18 Karl Maier Karl Maier Karl Maier was a German Esperantist and member of the Universala Esperanto Asocio, for more than 50 years.Maier learned Esperanto in 1924. After emigrate form Germany in 1930, he was living with Esperanto enthusiasts among United States, Mexico and Japan... (7) Georg Hack (5) Egon Müller Egon Müller Egon Muller is a former international motorcycle speedway rider and was winner of the Speedway World Championship in 1983, winning the title in his homeland with a maximum score of 15 points. He was also German Champion eight times... (5) George Gilgenreiner (1) Alois Weisböck (0) |
| 1983 1983 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
Vojens Vojens Vojens Municipality , was a municipality in the former South Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. The municipality, which existed from 1970 to 2006, covered an area of 298 km², and had a total population of 16,792... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 37 Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (12) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (11) Ole Olsen (7) Peter Ravn (7) Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen Finn Thomsen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Wolverhampton Wolves. Signed by Len Silver for the Hackney Hawks in a swap deal with Dave Morton, becoming team captain in 1980 . When the Hawks closed at the end of the season 1983 he then retired from British... (0) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 29 Michael Lee Michael Lee (speedway rider) Michael Andrew Lee is a former international speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1980... (11) Kenny Carter Kenny Carter Kenneth 'Kenny' Malcolm Carter , was a world class speedway rider. He rode for Newcastle Diamonds , Halifax Dukes and Bradford Dukes .... (8) Chris Morton Chris Morton Christopher John Morton MBE is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He rode bikes from a young age at the farm of Peter Collins' parents.-Brief career summary:... (7) Dave Jessup Dave Jessup David John Jessup is a former speedway rider who finished runner-up the Speedway World Championship in 1980 to fellow countryman Michael Lee. The same season he won the World Pairs Championship with Peter Collins and became British Speedway Champion after finishing runner-up in 1978 and third in... (2) Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (1) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 27 Dennis Sigalos Dennis Sigalos Arthur Dennis Sigalos is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bobby Schwartz in 1982 and appeared in the 1982 and 1983 Speedway World Finals, finishing in third place in 1982 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum... (9) Bobby Schwartz Bobby Schwartz Robert Benjamin 'Bobby' Schwartz is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bruce Penhall in 1981 and Dennis Sigalos in 1982.... (6) Lance King (6) Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... (6) |
| 1984 1984 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
Leszno Leszno Leszno is a town in central Poland with 63,955 inhabitants . Situated in the southern part of the Greater Poland Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously the capital of the Leszno Voivodeship . The town has county status.-History:... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 44 Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (12) Bo Petersen Bo Petersen Bo Petersen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Hackney Hawks. Signed by Len Silver in 1978 he stayed with the Hawks until they closed at the end of the season 1983.-Career:... (12) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (11) Preben Eriksen Preben Eriksen Preben Kollster Eriksen in Odense, Denmark, is a former speedway rider who rode with the Wolverhampton Wolves and the Ipswich Witches in the British League.He won the World Team Cup with Denmark in 1984 and 1985.-World Final Appearances:... (7) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 24 Simon Wigg Simon Wigg Simon Wigg was a speedway, grasstrack and Longtrack rider who finished runner-up in the Speedway World Championship in 1989.... (9) Phil Collins Phil Collins (speedway rider) Philip David 'Phil' Collins is a former Speedway rider. He once finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final in 1984 and third in 1985. He was British Under-21 Champion in 1978... (7) Chris Morton Chris Morton Christopher John Morton MBE is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He rode bikes from a young age at the farm of Peter Collins' parents.-Brief career summary:... (4) Peter Collins Peter Collins (speedway rider) Peter Spencer Collins MBE is a former Speedway rider who spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, the team he supported as a child... (2) Neil Collins Neil Collins For the Scottish footballer see Neill Collins.Neil Jeffrey Collins is a former Speedway rider... (2) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 20 Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... (6) Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... (5) Lance King (5) Bobby Schwartz Bobby Schwartz Robert Benjamin 'Bobby' Schwartz is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bruce Penhall in 1981 and Dennis Sigalos in 1982.... (2) John Cook John Cook (speedway rider) John Kenneth 'Cowboy' Cook is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. He was represented the USA in several World Team Cup Finals.-Career:... (2) |
| 1985 1985 Speedway World Team Cup - Qualification :- Tournament :... |
Long Beach Long Beach, California Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 37 Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (12) Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (10) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (10) Preben Eriksen Preben Eriksen Preben Kollster Eriksen in Odense, Denmark, is a former speedway rider who rode with the Wolverhampton Wolves and the Ipswich Witches in the British League.He won the World Team Cup with Denmark in 1984 and 1985.-World Final Appearances:... (7) Bo Petersen Bo Petersen Bo Petersen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Hackney Hawks. Signed by Len Silver in 1978 he stayed with the Hawks until they closed at the end of the season 1983.-Career:... (0) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 35 Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... (9) Bobby Schwartz Bobby Schwartz Robert Benjamin 'Bobby' Schwartz is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bruce Penhall in 1981 and Dennis Sigalos in 1982.... (7) Lance King (4) Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (2) John Cook John Cook (speedway rider) John Kenneth 'Cowboy' Cook is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. He was represented the USA in several World Team Cup Finals.-Career:... (2) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 13 Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the World Team Cup in 1989, top scoring for Great Britain with 13 points. He also finished in third place in the 1989 World Final... (6) Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Martin Tatum MBE is a former British international motorcycle speedway and Grasstrack rider.-Career:... (3) Phil Collins Phil Collins (speedway rider) Philip David 'Phil' Collins is a former Speedway rider. He once finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final in 1984 and third in 1985. He was British Under-21 Champion in 1978... (2) Richard Knight Richard Knight Richard John Knight is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who represented the Great Britain speedway team when they finished third in the 1985 World Team Cup.... (2) John Davis John Davis (speedway rider) John Henry Davis is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who represented England when they won the World Team Cup in 1977.-World Final Appearances:* 1977 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - Reserve - did not ride... (0) |
| 1986 championship decided on points of three of three meetings - 1st = 3pts, 2nd = 2pts, 3rd = 1pt. | ||||
| 1986 | Gothenburg Gothenburg Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area... VojensVojens Vojens Municipality , was a municipality in the former South Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. The municipality, which existed from 1970 to 2006, covered an area of 298 km², and had a total population of 16,792... BradfordOdsal Stadium Odsal Stadium is a stadium situated in Odsal, Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. The venue is used for rugby league and has been the home ground of Bradford Bulls/Bradford Northern since 1934... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 130 (47 + 37 + 46) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (35) Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (33) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (33) Jan O. Pedersen Jan O. Pedersen Jan Osvald Pedersen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Champion in 1991 after finishing runner-up in 1986 and in third place in 1988 behind fellow Danes Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen... (20) John Jørgensen John Jørgensen John Jørgensen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1988 Speedway World Team Cup... (8) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 4 (76) Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... (27) Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (22) Lance King (19) Bobby Schwartz Bobby Schwartz Robert Benjamin 'Bobby' Schwartz is a professional speedway rider in the United States. He became World Pairs Champion with Bruce Penhall in 1981 and Dennis Sigalos in 1982.... (5) Rick Miller Rick Miller (speedway rider) Richard Leonard Miller is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. Rick won two national BMX titles as a Webco sponsored rider in his early teens. Rick then rode motocross in the southern California area before switching to Speedway... (2) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 3 (81) Simon Wigg Simon Wigg Simon Wigg was a speedway, grasstrack and Longtrack rider who finished runner-up in the Speedway World Championship in 1989.... (6) Chris Morton Chris Morton Christopher John Morton MBE is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He rode bikes from a young age at the farm of Peter Collins' parents.-Brief career summary:... (3) Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Martin Tatum MBE is a former British international motorcycle speedway and Grasstrack rider.-Career:... (2) Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the World Team Cup in 1989, top scoring for Great Britain with 13 points. He also finished in third place in the 1989 World Final... (2) Neil Evitts Neil Evitts Neil Evitts is a former speedway rider who finished eighth in the Speedway World Championship in 1986 .... (0) Marvyn Cox Marvyn Cox Marvyn Cox is a former Speedway rider . Cox was twice a winner of the German Individual Championship in 1993 and 1995-Domestic career:... (0) |
| 1987 championship decided on aggregate scores of three meetings. | ||||
| 1987 | Frederica Frederica Frederica may refer to:* Frederica * Frederica , a romance novel by Georgette Heyer* Frederica, Delaware, United States* Frederica Academy, an American school* Fort Frederica, a historic American fort... CoventryCoventry Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although... PraguePrague Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 130 (47 + 37 + 46) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (38) Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (33) Jan O. Pedersen Jan O. Pedersen Jan Osvald Pedersen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Champion in 1991 after finishing runner-up in 1986 and in third place in 1988 behind fellow Danes Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen... (32) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (27) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 101 (37 + 33 + 31) Simon Wigg Simon Wigg Simon Wigg was a speedway, grasstrack and Longtrack rider who finished runner-up in the Speedway World Championship in 1989.... (29) Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Martin Tatum MBE is a former British international motorcycle speedway and Grasstrack rider.-Career:... (25) Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the World Team Cup in 1989, top scoring for Great Britain with 13 points. He also finished in third place in the 1989 World Final... (24) Simon Cross Simon Cross .Simon James Cross is a former motorcycle speedway rider who spent most of his career with the Cradley Heath Heathens.... (21) Marvyn Cox Marvyn Cox Marvyn Cox is a former Speedway rider . Cox was twice a winner of the German Individual Championship in 1993 and 1995-Domestic career:... (0) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 93 (24 + 43 + 26) Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... (23) Rick Miller Rick Miller (speedway rider) Richard Leonard Miller is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. Rick won two national BMX titles as a Webco sponsored rider in his early teens. Rick then rode motocross in the southern California area before switching to Speedway... (22) Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (20) Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... (14) Lance King (8) John Cook John Cook (speedway rider) John Kenneth 'Cowboy' Cook is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. He was represented the USA in several World Team Cup Finals.-Career:... (6) |
| 1988 1988 Speedway World Team Cup -Group D - Venue : Wiener Neustadt, Austria:Austria to Group C.-Group C - Venue : Szeged, Hungary and Lonigo, Italy:Hungary to Group B.-Group B - Venue : Landshut, Germany:Germany to Group A.... |
Long Beach Long Beach, California Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 44 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (14) Jan O. Pedersen Jan O. Pedersen Jan Osvald Pedersen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Champion in 1991 after finishing runner-up in 1986 and in third place in 1988 behind fellow Danes Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen... (12) Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (6) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (6) John Jørgensen John Jørgensen John Jørgensen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1988 Speedway World Team Cup... (2) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 32 Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (13) Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... (8) Lance King (6) Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... (5) Rick Miller Rick Miller (speedway rider) Richard Leonard Miller is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. Rick won two national BMX titles as a Webco sponsored rider in his early teens. Rick then rode motocross in the southern California area before switching to Speedway... (0) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 22 Per Jonsson Per Jonsson Per Jonsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1990, and finished runner-up in 1992.In 1985, his second season with the Reading Racers, the team won six major trophies... (9) Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He was Swedish Champion in 1996 after finishing 3rd in 1994. Nilsen also rode in five World Finals as well as representing Sweden in Test Matches.... (5) Tony Olsson Tony Olsson John Tony Olsson is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Sweden speedway team when they finished third in the 1988 and 1989 World Team Cup finals. He also represented his country at Test level.-Career:He twice finished runner-up in the Swedish Under-21... (4) Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Anders Gustafsson is an international Motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1993 World Pairs Championship with Tony Rickardsson and the Speedway World Team Cup with Sweden in 1994 and 2000... (4) Conny Ivarsson (0) |
| 1989 1989 Speedway World Team Cup -Group D - Venue : Shumen, Bulgaria and Sandes, Holland:Norway to Group C.-Group C - Venue : Lonigo, Italy and Wiener Neustadt, Austria:Italy to Group B.-Group B - Venue : Nyiregyhaza, Hungary and Rzeszów, Poland:Australia to Group A.... |
Bradford Odsal Stadium Odsal Stadium is a stadium situated in Odsal, Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. The venue is used for rugby league and has been the home ground of Bradford Bulls/Bradford Northern since 1934... |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 48 Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the World Team Cup in 1989, top scoring for Great Britain with 13 points. He also finished in third place in the 1989 World Final... (13) Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Martin Tatum MBE is a former British international motorcycle speedway and Grasstrack rider.-Career:... (12) Paul Thorp Paul Thorp Paul Thorp is a motorcycle speedway rider won the World Team Cup with England in 1989.-World final appearances:* 1991 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 6th - 10pts-References:... (12) Simon Wigg Simon Wigg Simon Wigg was a speedway, grasstrack and Longtrack rider who finished runner-up in the Speedway World Championship in 1989.... (11) Simon Cross Simon Cross .Simon James Cross is a former motorcycle speedway rider who spent most of his career with the Cradley Heath Heathens.... (0) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 34 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (11) Gert Handberg Gert Handberg Gert Handberg is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 World Team Cup... (9) John Jørgensen John Jørgensen John Jørgensen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1988 Speedway World Team Cup... (7) Brian Karger Brian Karger Brian Karger is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 and 1995 World Team Cup Finals... (7) Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen Erik Gundersen was a speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen was the Speedway World Championship on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.-Career:Gundersen rode for the Cradley Heath Heathens from 1979 until 1989... (0) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 30 Mikael Blixt (10) Per Jonsson Per Jonsson Per Jonsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1990, and finished runner-up in 1992.In 1985, his second season with the Reading Racers, the team won six major trophies... (8) Tony Olsson Tony Olsson John Tony Olsson is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Sweden speedway team when they finished third in the 1988 and 1989 World Team Cup finals. He also represented his country at Test level.-Career:He twice finished runner-up in the Swedish Under-21... (7) Erik Stenlund (5) Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He was Swedish Champion in 1996 after finishing 3rd in 1994. Nilsen also rode in five World Finals as well as representing Sweden in Test Matches.... (0) |
| 1990 1990 Speedway World Team Cup -Group D - Venue : Güstrow, Germany and Ljubljana, Yugoslavia:Austria to Group C.-Group C - Venue : Lonigo, Italy and Karhula, Finland:Finland to Group B.-Group B - Venue : Szeged, Hungary and Gorzów Wlkp., Poland:Australia to Group A.... |
Pardubice Pardubice Pardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle... |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 37 Kelly Moran Kelly Moran Kelly Moran was a professional speedway rider who rode for a number of British clubs and also represented USA.... (12) Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (11) Shawn Moran Shawn Moran Shawn Moran is a retired former professional speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented USA.... (10) Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (4) Rick Miller Rick Miller (speedway rider) Richard Leonard Miller is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. Rick won two national BMX titles as a Webco sponsored rider in his early teens. Rick then rode motocross in the southern California area before switching to Speedway... (0) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 34 Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Martin Tatum MBE is a former British international motorcycle speedway and Grasstrack rider.-Career:... (11) Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster Jeremy Doncaster is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the World Team Cup in 1989, top scoring for Great Britain with 13 points. He also finished in third place in the 1989 World Final... (8) Simon Wigg Simon Wigg Simon Wigg was a speedway, grasstrack and Longtrack rider who finished runner-up in the Speedway World Championship in 1989.... (8) Gary Havelock Gary Havelock Robert Gary Havelock is a speedway rider who currently captains the Redcar Bears in the British Premier League... (5) Marvyn Cox Marvyn Cox Marvyn Cox is a former Speedway rider . Cox was twice a winner of the German Individual Championship in 1993 and 1995-Domestic career:... (2) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 30 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (13) Brian Karger Brian Karger Brian Karger is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 and 1995 World Team Cup Finals... (5) John Jørgensen John Jørgensen John Jørgensen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1988 Speedway World Team Cup... (4) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (4) Bo Petersen Bo Petersen Bo Petersen is a former motorcycle speedway rider who first rode in the UK with the Hackney Hawks. Signed by Len Silver in 1978 he stayed with the Hawks until they closed at the end of the season 1983.-Career:... (4) |
| Year | Venue | Winners | 2nd place | 3rd place |
| 1991 1991 Speedway World Team Cup -Group D - Venue : Leipzig, Germany and Krsko, Slovenia:Yugoslavia to Group C.-Group C - Venue : Lonigo, Italy and Tarnów, Poland:Norway to Group B.-Group B - Venue : Diedenbergen, Germany and Debrecen, Holland:Hungary to Group A.... |
Vojens Vojens Vojens Municipality , was a municipality in the former South Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. The municipality, which existed from 1970 to 2006, covered an area of 298 km², and had a total population of 16,792... |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 51 Jan O. Pedersen Jan O. Pedersen Jan Osvald Pedersen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Champion in 1991 after finishing runner-up in 1986 and in third place in 1988 behind fellow Danes Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen... (15) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (14) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (13) Gert Handberg Gert Handberg Gert Handberg is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 World Team Cup... (8) Brian Karger Brian Karger Brian Karger is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 and 1995 World Team Cup Finals... (1) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 30 Per Jonsson Per Jonsson Per Jonsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1990, and finished runner-up in 1992.In 1985, his second season with the Reading Racers, the team won six major trophies... (9) Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Anders Gustafsson is an international Motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1993 World Pairs Championship with Tony Rickardsson and the Speedway World Team Cup with Sweden in 1994 and 2000... (7) Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He was Swedish Champion in 1996 after finishing 3rd in 1994. Nilsen also rode in five World Finals as well as representing Sweden in Test Matches.... (7) Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna... (7) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 28 Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (9) Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (9) Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... (6) Rick Miller Rick Miller (speedway rider) Richard Leonard Miller is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. Rick won two national BMX titles as a Webco sponsored rider in his early teens. Rick then rode motocross in the southern California area before switching to Speedway... (4) Ronnie Correy Ronnie Correy Ronnie Dean Correy is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former World Pairs Champion, winning the title in 1992.-Career summary:... (0) |
| 1992 1992 Speedway World Team Cup -Group D - Venue : Marmande, France and Ljubljana, Slovenia:Austria to Group C.-Group C - Venue : Leszno, Poland and Seinäjoki, Finland:Poland to Group B.-Group B - Venue : Elgane, Norway and Landshut, Germany:Hungary to Group A.... |
Kumla Kumla Kumla is a locality and the seat of Kumla Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 20 456 inhabitants in 2010.-History:Traditionally Kumla was known as a shoemaker town with a history back to the first half of the 19th century.... |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 39 Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... (11) Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (10) Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (10) Ronnie Correy Ronnie Correy Ronnie Dean Correy is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former World Pairs Champion, winning the title in 1992.-Career summary:... (5) Bobby Ott Bobby Ott Robert William Ott is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the USA speedway team when they won the 1992 and 1993 World Team Cup Finals.... (3) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 33 Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Anders Gustafsson is an international Motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1993 World Pairs Championship with Tony Rickardsson and the Speedway World Team Cup with Sweden in 1994 and 2000... (12) Per Jonsson Per Jonsson Per Jonsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1990, and finished runner-up in 1992.In 1985, his second season with the Reading Racers, the team won six major trophies... (11) Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna... (7) Peter Nahlin Peter Nahlin Peter Nahlin is a former Motorcycle speedway rider who became the 1988 World Under-21 Champion.-Sweden:... (2) Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He was Swedish Champion in 1996 after finishing 3rd in 1994. Nilsen also rode in five World Finals as well as representing Sweden in Test Matches.... (1) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 31 Martin Dugard Martin Dugard (speedway rider) Martin Robert Dugard is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who spent much of his career with the Eastbourne Eagles. He also rode for the Oxford Cheetahs.... (12) Gary Havelock Gary Havelock Robert Gary Havelock is a speedway rider who currently captains the Redcar Bears in the British Premier League... (7) Mark Loram Mark Loram Mark Roysten Gregory Loram is a former British motorcycle speedway rider who started his career with the Hackney Kestrels in 1987. He is a former World Speedway Champion. In March 2007 Loram broke his thigh and dislocated his arm whilst riding in the opening fixture of the British Elite League... (7) Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Tatum Kelvin Martin Tatum MBE is a former British international motorcycle speedway and Grasstrack rider.-Career:... (3) Joe Screen Joe Screen Joseph 'Joe' Screen , is a British international speedway rider who rides for the Glasgow Tigers in the British Premier League. In 2011 While pairing with James Grieves he won the Premier league Pairs For the Tigers... (2) |
| 1993 1993 Speedway World Team Cup -Group D - Venue : Krsko, Slovenia:Russia to Group C.-Group C - Venue : Wiener Neustadt, Austria:Germany to Group B after Gerd Riss beat Michail Starostin in a race-off for first place.-Group B - Venue : Toruń, Poland:Poland to Group A.... |
Coventry Coventry Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although... |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 40 Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (13) Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (10) Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... (9) Josh Larsen Josh Larsen Josh Larsen is a former American motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of the winning American 1993 Speedway World Team Cup team, rode in the 1994 World Individual Speedway Final and in the 1995 Speedway Grand Prix as permanent rider.... (5) Bobby Ott Bobby Ott Robert William Ott is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the USA speedway team when they won the 1992 and 1993 World Team Cup Finals.... (3) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 38 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (13) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (12) John Jørgensen John Jørgensen John Jørgensen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1988 Speedway World Team Cup... (8) Brian Karger Brian Karger Brian Karger is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 and 1995 World Team Cup Finals... (5) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 28 Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna... (9) Peter Karlsson Peter Karlsson (speedway rider) Peter Gunnar Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Belle Vue Aces in the Elite League.... (7) Per Jonsson Per Jonsson Per Jonsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1990, and finished runner-up in 1992.In 1985, his second season with the Reading Racers, the team won six major trophies... (6) Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Anders Gustafsson is an international Motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1993 World Pairs Championship with Tony Rickardsson and the Speedway World Team Cup with Sweden in 1994 and 2000... (6) |
| From 1994 the World Pairs Championship Speedway World Pairs Championship The Speedway World Pairs Championship was an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The first competition was held in 1968 and the final competition was held in 1993. From 1994 it was merged with the World Team Cup.- Rules :... merged into the World Team Cup. |
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| 1994 1994 Speedway World Team Cup -Group C - Venue : Lubljana, Slovenia:Slovenia and Latvia to Group B-Group B - Venue : Lonigo, Italy:Norway and Italy to Group A.-Group A - Venue : Wrocław, Poland:Australia and Poland to Final.-Venue : Broksted, Germany:... |
Brokstedt Brokstedt Brokstedt is a municipality in the district of Steinburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.... |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 23 Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna... (13) Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Anders Gustafsson is an international Motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1993 World Pairs Championship with Tony Rickardsson and the Speedway World Team Cup with Sweden in 1994 and 2000... (11) Mikael Karlsson Mikael Max Karl Mikael Karlsson Max is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the UK for the Wolverhampton Wolves in the Elite League.... (–) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 20 Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has appeared in every Speedway Grand Prix series since its inaugural season in 1995. His brother Jacek is also a speedway rider.-Career summary:... (16) Jacek Gollob Jacek Gollob Jacek Gollob is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has twice won the individual Polish Championship , and has also won the team and pairs championships several times.... (4) Dariusz Śledź Dariusz Sledz Dariusz Śledź is a former Polish motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the 1995 Speedway Grand Prix of Poland. Śledź won the Polish league three times... (0) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 17 Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (12) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (5) Jan Staechmann (0) |
| 1995 1995 Speedway World Team Cup -Group C - Venue : Togliatti, Russia:Ukraine and Latvia to Group B-Group B - Venue : Krsko, Slovenia:Norway and Ukraine to Group A. Igor Marko beat Gerhard Lekse in a race off for second place.-Group A - Venue : Pocking , Germany:... |
Bydgoszcz |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 28 Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (15) Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (13) Brian Karger Brian Karger Brian Karger is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 and 1995 World Team Cup Finals... (0) |
England Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 22 Mark Loram Mark Loram Mark Roysten Gregory Loram is a former British motorcycle speedway rider who started his career with the Hackney Kestrels in 1987. He is a former World Speedway Champion. In March 2007 Loram broke his thigh and dislocated his arm whilst riding in the opening fixture of the British Elite League... (11) Chris Louis Chris Louis (speedway rider) Christopher "Chris" Louis is an England international Speedway motorcycle rider who rides for the Ipswich Witches. He is the son of former Great Britain International John Louis who is the current promoter at Ipswich.-Career:... (11) Steve Schofield (–) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 19 Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (9) Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... (8) Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (2) |
| 1996 1996 Speedway World Team Cup -Group C – Venue : Prelog, Croatia:Russia and Italy to Group B-Group B – Venue : Ljubjana, Slovenia:Russia and Ukraine to Group A-Group A – Venue : Piła , Poland:Poland B replaced Australia who had already qualified but failed to start.... |
Diedenbergen |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 27 Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has appeared in every Speedway Grand Prix series since its inaugural season in 1995. His brother Jacek is also a speedway rider.-Career summary:... (15) Sławomir Drabik (12) Piotr Protasiewicz Piotr Protasiewicz Piotr Protasiewicz is a Polish international speedway rider. He has ridden for the Polish national team in the Speedway World Cup in 1996 and 2005. He was also World U-21 Champion in 1996.... (0) |
 RussiaRussia national speedway team Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta... 22 Rinat Mardanschin (13) Oleg Kurguskin Oleg Kurguskin Oleg Kurguskin is a Russian motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Russia team at 2001 and 2005 Speedway World Cup. With Russian club Togliatti he won European Club Champions' Cup in 2003.- World Championships :... (5) Sergej Darkin Sergey Darkin (speedway rider) Sergey Darkin is a Russian motorcycle speedway rider who is a member of Russia's national team.-Biography:Born in Fergana, Uzbekistan, Darkin has been a regular member of the Russian World Team Cup squad, finishing runner-up in 1996... (4) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 21 Brian Andersen Brian Andersen Brian Andersen is a Danish international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in Speedway Grand Prix between 1997 and 2001 and 2001 Speedway World Cup. Andersen won Individual Speedway Danish Championship in 1995 and 1999. He won 1991 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship.- External links :*... (16) Jesper B. Jensen Jesper B. Monberg Jesper Bruun Monberg is a Danish speedway rider who has won the 2005 Individual European Championship, 1997 Under-21 Junior World Championship and 1997 Team World Championship titles. Previously known as Jesper B... (4) Nicki Pedersen Nicki Pedersen Nicki Pedersen is a Danish motorcycle speedway rider. He has won the World Championship in 2003, 2007 and 2008 and was a World Cup winner with Denmark in 2006 and 2008. His brother, Ronni Pedersen, has also ridden in the Speedway Grand Prix and World Cup.-Domestic teams:Pedersen began speedway... (1) |
| 1997 1997 Speedway World Team Cup - Group B: KrškoSlovenia and Italy to Group A-Group A: DebrecenCzech Republic and Hungary to Final-World final: Piła... |
Piła |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 27 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (14) Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1995 with Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also World Under-21 Champion in 1980... (13) Jesper B. Jensen Jesper B. Monberg Jesper Bruun Monberg is a Danish speedway rider who has won the 2005 Individual European Championship, 1997 Under-21 Junior World Championship and 1997 Team World Championship titles. Previously known as Jesper B... (–) |
Poland Poland national speedway team The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs... 25 Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has appeared in every Speedway Grand Prix series since its inaugural season in 1995. His brother Jacek is also a speedway rider.-Career summary:... (13) Piotr Protasiewicz Piotr Protasiewicz Piotr Protasiewicz is a Polish international speedway rider. He has ridden for the Polish national team in the Speedway World Cup in 1996 and 2005. He was also World U-21 Champion in 1996.... (12) Jacek Krzyżaniak Jacek Krzyzaniak Jacek Krzyżaniak is a Polish international motorcycle speedway rider; former member of Poland national team who won silver medals at 1997 Speedway World Team Cup and 2001 Speedway World Cup... (0) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 21 Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna... (17) Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He was Swedish Champion in 1996 after finishing 3rd in 1994. Nilsen also rode in five World Finals as well as representing Sweden in Test Matches.... (3) Peter Karlsson Peter Karlsson (speedway rider) Peter Gunnar Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Belle Vue Aces in the Elite League.... (1) |
| 1998 1998 Speedway World Team Cup -Group B - Venue : Daugavpils, Latvia:Latvia and Ukraine to Group A-Group A - Venue : Togliatti, Russia:Czech Republic and Hungary to Final-Venue : Vojens, Denmark:... |
Vojens Vojens Vojens Municipality , was a municipality in the former South Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. The municipality, which existed from 1970 to 2006, covered an area of 298 km², and had a total population of 16,792... |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 28 Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (16) Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... (12) Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (–) |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 24 Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen Jimmy Nilsen is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He was Swedish Champion in 1996 after finishing 3rd in 1994. Nilsen also rode in five World Finals as well as representing Sweden in Test Matches.... (13) Peter Karlsson Peter Karlsson (speedway rider) Peter Gunnar Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Belle Vue Aces in the Elite League.... (6) Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna... (5) |
Denmark Denmark national speedway team Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen... 23 Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (speedway rider) Hans Hollen Nielsen - a prominent speedway rider active from the 1970s to the late 1990s; a former World Champion.... (10) Brian Andersen Brian Andersen Brian Andersen is a Danish international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in Speedway Grand Prix between 1997 and 2001 and 2001 Speedway World Cup. Andersen won Individual Speedway Danish Championship in 1995 and 1999. He won 1991 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship.- External links :*... (9) Brian Karger Brian Karger Brian Karger is a former international motorcycle speedway rider. He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 and 1995 World Team Cup Finals... (4) |
| From 1999 format reverted back to four riders per team plus reserve. | ||||
| 1999 1999 Speedway World Team Cup -Venue : Veenord, Holland:Holland, Austria and Croatia to Quarter-Final-Venue : Lonigo, Italy:Australia to Semi-Final-Venue : Abensberg, Germany:Germany to Semi-Final-Venue : Poole, England:Great Britain to World Final... |
 PardubicePardubice Pardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle... |
Australia Australia national speedway team Australia are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by former rider, three time Australian Champion and 1994 World #3 Craig Boyce and captained by three time Speedway World Champion Jason Crump... 51 Leigh Adams Leigh Adams Leigh Scott Adams is an Australian motorcycle speedway rider. He is a multiple Speedway Grand Prix winner and World Team Champion... (14) Jason Crump Jason Crump Jason Phillip Crump is an Australian international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a three-time Speedway World Champion, a World Cup winner and a former World Under-21 Champion.-Family:... (13) Ryan Sullivan Ryan Sullivan Ryan Geoffrey Sullivan Ryan Geoffrey Sullivan Ryan Geoffrey Sullivan (born 20 January 1975, in Fitzroy, Victoria (a suburb of Melbourne) is an Australian international speedway rider.-Early years:... (12) Jason Lyons Jason Lyons Jason Rodney Lyons is an Australian international Motorcycle speedway rider currently riding for the Redcar Bears in the British Premier League. Jason is the son of former rider Rod Lyons... (10) Todd Wiltshire Todd Wiltshire Todd Wiltshire is a retired Australian motorcycle speedway rider who competed at the highest level of the sport, finishing a career best third in the 1990 Individual Speedway World Championship at the Odsal Stadium in Bradford, England.-Australia:Todd Wiltshire started racing in 1979 at the Lake... (2) |
Czech Republic Czech Republic national speedway team The Czech Republic are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have never won the competition but have appeared in eight finals.- Speedway World Team Cup :- Team U-21 World Championship :- Team U-19 European Championship :... 35 Aleš Dryml, Jr. Aleš Dryml, Jr. Aleš Dryml, Jr. is a Czech speedway rider who has won 2004 and 2007 European Pairs Speedway Champion titles. He was permanent rider of 2004 Speedway Grand Prix series. He has twice won the European Pairs Championship with brother Lukáš... (10) Bohumil Brhel Bohumil Brhel Bohumil Brhel is a Czech speedway rider and he won the 2001 Individual European Champion title. He won the Czechoslovakian title on six occasions-World Final Appearances:* 1989 - Munich, Olympic Stadium - 16th - 1pt... (9) Michal Makovský Michal Makovský Michal Makovský is a former Czech motorcycle speedway rider who started in 2000 Speedway Grand Prix of Czech Republic and 2001 Speedway World Cup.- Speedway Grand Prix results :- World Championships :... (8) Antonín Kasper, Jr. Antonín Kasper, Jr. Antonín 'Toni' Kasper was in international motorcycle speedway rider who appeared in four Speedway World Championship finals and featured in four Speedway Grand Prix series.... (8) Antonín Šváb, Jr. Antonín Šváb, Jr. Antonín "Toni" Šváb, Jr. is a former Czech motorcycle speedway rider who has won silver medal in the 1999 Speedway World Team Cup for the Czech Republic... (0) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 29 Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (16) Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... (6) Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (6) Josh Larsen Josh Larsen Josh Larsen is a former American motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of the winning American 1993 Speedway World Team Cup team, rode in the 1994 World Individual Speedway Final and in the 1995 Speedway Grand Prix as permanent rider.... (2) Ronnie Correy Ronnie Correy Ronnie Dean Correy is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former World Pairs Champion, winning the title in 1992.-Career summary:... (0) |
| 2000 2000 Speedway World Team Cup -Venue : Blijham, Holland:Norway to Semi-Final-Venue : Lonigo, Italy:Italy to Semi-Final-Venue : Częstochowa, Poland:Sweden to World Final-Venue : Landshut, Germany:USA to World Final-Venue : Coventry, England:... |
Coventry Coventry Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although... |
Sweden Sweden national speedway team Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000... 40 Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna... (16) Peter Karlsson Peter Karlsson (speedway rider) Peter Gunnar Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Belle Vue Aces in the Elite League.... (12) Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Gustafsson Henrik Anders Gustafsson is an international Motorcycle speedway rider who won the 1993 World Pairs Championship with Tony Rickardsson and the Speedway World Team Cup with Sweden in 1994 and 2000... (10) Mikael Karlsson (2) Niklas Klingberg Niklas Klingberg Niklas Klingberg is a Swedish motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Sweden team at Speedway World Cups. He was Swedish Champion in 2002.- World Championships :* Individual World Championship and Speedway Grand Prix... (0) |
Great Britain Great Britain national speedway team The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces.... 40 Joe Screen Joe Screen Joseph 'Joe' Screen , is a British international speedway rider who rides for the Glasgow Tigers in the British Premier League. In 2011 While pairing with James Grieves he won the Premier league Pairs For the Tigers... (12) Mark Loram Mark Loram Mark Roysten Gregory Loram is a former British motorcycle speedway rider who started his career with the Hackney Kestrels in 1987. He is a former World Speedway Champion. In March 2007 Loram broke his thigh and dislocated his arm whilst riding in the opening fixture of the British Elite League... (11) Chris Louis (8) Carl Stonehewer Carl Stonehewer Carl Bryan 'Stoney' Stonehewer is a former motorcycle speedway rider.-Speedway Grand Prix:* The first UK Premier League rider to qualify for the Speedway Grand Prix.**Grand Prix Series Rider 2000, 2001, 2002... (5) Martin Dugard Martin Dugard (speedway rider) Martin Robert Dugard is a former international motorcycle speedway rider who spent much of his career with the Eastbourne Eagles. He also rode for the Oxford Cheetahs.... (4) |
United States United States national speedway team The United States national speedway team are an international speedway team from the United States who compete in the annual major international speedway competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by David Joiner and the current captain is 1997 World Champion Greg Hancock... 35 Sam Ermolenko Sam Ermolenko Guy Allen 'Sudden Sam' Ermolenko is a former Speedway rider. In 1993 he won the Speedway World Championship in Pocking, Germany. He is the older brother of Charles 'Dukie' Ermolenko who also rode in the UK.... (16) Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain... (6) Billy Hamill Billy Hamill William Gordon Hamill is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former Speedway World Champion, winning the title in 1996.-Early career:... (6) Josh Larsen Josh Larsen Josh Larsen is a former American motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of the winning American 1993 Speedway World Team Cup team, rode in the 1994 World Individual Speedway Final and in the 1995 Speedway Grand Prix as permanent rider.... (2) Ronnie Correy Ronnie Correy Ronnie Dean Correy is an American international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a former World Pairs Champion, winning the title in 1992.-Career summary:... (0) |
See also
- Speedway World Pairs ChampionshipSpeedway World Pairs ChampionshipThe Speedway World Pairs Championship was an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The first competition was held in 1968 and the final competition was held in 1993. From 1994 it was merged with the World Team Cup.- Rules :...
- Speedway World CupSpeedway World CupThe Speedway World Cup is an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The first edition of the competition in the current format was in 2001 and it replaced the old World Team Cup competition.-Format:...
- Team Speedway Junior World ChampionshipTeam Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe Team Speedway Junior World Championship is an annual speedway event held each year in different countries . The first edition of the competition was in 2005. Current World Champions are Russia team, who won in 2011 Final...
(U-21) - List of world cups and world championships