Markku Helminen
| Markku Helminen | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nationality |  Finland | |
| Date of birth | 16 October 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Lahti, Finland | |
| Current club information | ||
| Career status | Retired | |
| Career history | ||
| Salpausselan (FIN) Leicester Lions |
197?-1976 1977 | |
| Individual honours | ||
| Team honours | ||
Iiro Markku Verner Helminen (born 16 October 1946), better known simply as Markku Helminen, is a Finnish former motorcycle speedway rider.
Born in Lahti, Helminen began his career in the early 1970s in Finland with the Salpausselan team, and also represented Finland in international competition.[1] In 1977 he signed for British League team Leicester Lions.[2] He rode in 22 matches for the Lions, averaging just over three points per match, before being released.[2] He rode in one match for Wolverhampton Wolves the same year.