Bengt Jansson
- For the accordionist with the same name, see Bengan Janson.
| Bengt Jansson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nationality |  Sweden | |
| Date of birth | January 9, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Nickname | Benga, Banger | |
| Current club information | ||
| Career status | Retired | |
| Career history | ||
| Sweden Getingarna Kaparna Smederna Skepparna Rospiggarna Great Britain West Ham Hammers Edinburgh Monarchs Hackney Hawks Reading Racers |
1960-1969 1970-1972 1973-1978 1979-1982 1983-1989 1964 1966 1967-1968, 1970-1973 1975-1977 1978 | |
| Individual honours | ||
| Nordic Champion London Riders' Champion |
1972 1971 | |
| Team honours | ||
| World Team Cup Winner British League KO Cup Winner Swedish Team Champion Swedish Pairs Champion |
1967, 1970 1971 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 1969, 1970, 1973, 1977 1966, 1967 | |
Bengt Gustaf Jansson (born 9 January 1943 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a former Swedish international speedway rider.[1]
"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.[2]
He rode in Britain for West Ham Hammers, Edinburgh Monarchs, Hackney Hawks, Reading Racers, and finally the Birmingham Brummies. It was as a Hackney rider he won the 1971 London Riders' Championship.[3]
World final appearances
- 1965 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 10pts - 1967 - London, Wembley Stadium - 2nd - 14pts + 2pts
- 1968 - Göteborg, Ullevi - Reserve - did not ride
- 1971 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 3rd - 12pts + 2pts
- 1974 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 5th - 9pts
- 1977 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 6th - 9pts
References
- ↑ Oakes, Peter; Mauger, Ivan OBE, MBE (1976). Who's Who of World Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. ISBN 0-904584-04-6.
- ↑ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
- ↑ Fenn, C.(2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7