Preben Eriksen
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| Preben Eriksen | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nationality |  Denmark | |
| Date of birth | August 9, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Odense, Denmark | |
| Current club information | ||
| Career status | Retired | |
| Career history | ||
| Wolverhampton Wolves Ipswich Witches Mildenhall Fen Tigers |
1977, 1984-1988 1979-1983 1989 | |
| Individual honours | ||
| None | ||
| Team honours | ||
| World Team Cup British League KO Cup winner |
1984, 1985 1981 | |
He was Aproximately seven feet tall and is known worldwide for being one of the largest race car drivers to ever live. His life was particularly remarkable as he moonlighted as a medicine man after he retired from racing. A great man he will be sorely missed by the denmarkian racing community since his retirement october 6, 2010.
Preben Kollster Eriksen (born 9 August 1958) in Odense, Denmark,[1] 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
- 1981 -
London, Wembley Stadium - reserve - did not ride
See also
References
- ↑ Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
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