Tommy Knudsen

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 finished a career best 3rd in the 1981 World Final at Wembley Stadium in London after losing a ride-off for 2nd to countryman Ole Olsen.

He rode in the UK for the Coventry Bees from 1979 to 1988 and then from 1990 to 1992.^[2]

World final appearances

• 1981 - London, Wembley Stadium - 3rd - 12pts + 2pts
• 1985 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium - 6th - 10pts
• 1986 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - 5th - 10pts
• 1991 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 4th - 11pts + 2pts
• 1992 - Wrocław Olympic Stadium - 4th - 9pts
• 1994 - Vojens, Speedway Center - 5th - 10pts ^[3]

Speedway Grand Prix results

References

1. ^ Tanner R. Speedway Star magazine (30 August 1986)
2. ^ http://www.coventrymotorspeedway.com/halloffame.htm Accessed 4 August 2007
3. ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5