Torsten Hallman

Torsten Hallman

Torsten Hallman, 1967
Nationality Sweden Swedish
Born 17 October 1939 (age 75)
Uppsala, Sweden
Motocross career
Years active 1957 - 1969
Teams Husqvarna, Yamaha
Championships 250cc - 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967
Wins 37

Torsten Hallman (born 17 October 1939 in Uppsala, Sweden) was a four-time motocross World Champion. He was one of the men responsible for introducing motocross to the United States in the late 1960s.[1]

In the early 1960s, Swedish riders such as Bill Nilsson, Rolf Tibblin and Sten Lundin dominated the sport of motocross. Perhaps one of the best Swedish riders, Hallman competed in the 250cc motocross Grand Prix world championships. He would win 37 Grand Prix victories and the 250cc motocross world title four times for the Swedish Husqvarna factory.[2] His battles with Belgium’s Joël Robert were considered some of the best in the history of the championships.[1]

After his racing career, he began to sell motocross pants and gloves at the races to help supplement his income. This eventually led to the formation of THOR Motocross (Torsten Hallman Original Racewear).[1] Thor grew to become one of the leading off-road racing apparel companies in the world.

In 2000, Hallman was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.[1]

Motocross Grand Prix Results

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Torsten Hallman at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame
  2. ↑ Torsten Hallman career profile