Igor Plechanov
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Igor Alexandrovich Plechanov (Russian: Игорь Александрович Плеханов) (born July 26, 1933 in Ufa, Russian SFSR - died August 1, 2007) is a former Soviet speedway rider who finished second in the Speedway World Championship in 1964 and 1965.[1]. He was the first Soviet rider to appear in a World Final. He was the USSR National Champion in 1960, 1963, 1965 and 1968. He also coached the USSR national team from 1970 until 1972.
[edit] World Final appearances
- 1961 -
SWE Malmö - 13th - 4pts - 1962 -
GBR Wembley - 10th - 7pts - 1964 - SWE Gothenburg - 2nd - 13pts
- 1965 - GBR Wembley - 2nd - 13pts
- 1966 - SWE Gothenburg - 8th - 8pts
- 1967 - GBR Wembley - 4th' - 12pts
- 1968 - SWE Gothenburg - Res - Did not ride
[edit] References
- ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
[edit] External link
- (Russian) Professor Who Conquered Wembley
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