Tommy Knudsen
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Tommy Knudsen (born 9 November 1961 in Roager, Denmark)[1] 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.
He rode in the UK for the Coventry Bees from 1979 to 1988 and then from 1990 to 1992. [2]
[edit] World Final Appearances
- 1981 -
GBR Wembley - 3rd - 12pts + 2pts - 1985 - GBR Bradford - 6th - 10pts
- 1986 -
POL Chorzów - 5th - 10pts - 1991 -
SWE Gothenburg - 4th - 11pts + 2pts - 1992 - POL Wroclaw - 4th - 9pts
- 1994 -
DEN Vojens - 5th - 10pts [3]
[edit] Speedway Grand Prix results
| Year | Position | Points | Best Finish | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 10th | 67 | 1st | Won German and Swedish GPs |
| 1996 | 11th | 44 | 1st | Won Polish GP |
[edit] References
- ^ Tanner R. Speedway Star magazine (30 August 1986)
- ^ http://www.coventrymotorspeedway.com/halloffame.htm Accessed 4 August 2007
- ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
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