Erik Gundersen is a former motorcycle speedway rider in the late 1970s and 1980s. Gundersen is one of the most successful speedway riders of all time. He was the Speedway World Champion on three occasions, a two time Long Track World Champion, a five time World Pairs Champion, and a seven time World Team Cup winner with Denmark.
Hans Hollen Nielsen is a Danish former professional motorcycle speedway rider. He competed in the Speedway World Championships from 1977 to 1999. Nielsen is notable for winning four Speedway World Championship titles. During his career, he won a total of 22 World Championships, making him arguably the most successful speedway rider of all time. In 2012, Nielsen was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements. He later managed the Danish national team.
Guy Allen Ermolenko is a former motorcycle speedway rider. During his career he was known as Sam Ermolenko. In 1993, he won the Speedway World Championship.
Shawn Moran is an American former professional motorcycle speedway rider who was one of the most popular and talented riders ever to race for Sheffield Tigers who also represented the United States in international speedway competitions.
Jan Osvald Pedersen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Champion in 1991 after finishing runner-up in 1986 and in third place in 1988 behind fellow Danes Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen. He also won the Speedway World Pairs Championship in 1990 and 1991, both times partnered by Hans Nielsen.
Tommy Knudsen is a former Motorcycle speedway rider who won eight Speedway World Team Cups, and two World Pairs. He is not to be confused with Tom P Knudsen, another rider from the period.
Per Jonsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1990, and finished runner-up in 1992.
Richard Leonard (Rick) Miller is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider, and an automotive and motorcycle stuntman. Miller won two national BMX titles as a Webco-sponsored rider in his early teens. Miller then rode motocross in the southern California area before switching to Speedway.
Todd Wiltshire is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Australia, who competed at the highest level of the sport, finishing a career best third in the 1990 Individual Speedway World Championship at the Odsal Stadium in Bradford, England. He is also a two time Australian Champion, winning in 1999 and 2001.
The 1989 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 44th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider. It was the second time the championship was held in West Germany after previously being held in Norden in 1983.
The 1988 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 43rd edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1985 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 40th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1981 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 36th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1981 Overseas Final was the inaugural running of the Overseas Final as part of the qualification for the 1981 Speedway World Championship Final to be held at the Wembley Stadium in London], England. The 1981 Final was run on 12 July at the White City Stadium in London, and was the second last qualifying round for Commonwealth and [American riders.
The 1984 Overseas Final was the fourth running of the Overseas Final as part of the qualification for the 1984 Speedway World Championship Final to be held at the Ullevi Stadium in Göteborg, Sweden. The 1984 Final was run on 8 July at Belle Vue in Manchester, England, and was the second last qualifying round for Commonwealth and American riders.
The 1985 Overseas Final was the fifth running of the Overseas Final as part of the qualification for the 1985 Speedway World Championship Final, which like the Overseas Final was held at the Odsal Stadium in Bradford, England. The 1985 Final was run on 14 July and was the second last qualifying round for Commonwealth and American riders.
The 1988 Overseas Final was the eighth running of the Overseas Final as part of the qualification for the 1988 Speedway World Championship Final to be held in Vojens, Denmark. The 1988 Final was held at the Brandon Stadium in Coventry, England on 12 July and was the second last qualifying round for Commonwealth and American riders.
The 1990 Overseas Final was the tenth running of the Overseas Final as part of the qualification for the 1990 Speedway World Championship Final to be held in Bradford, England. The 1990 Final was held at the Brandon Stadium in Coventry, England on 24 June and was the second last qualifying round for Commonwealth and American riders.
The 1991 Overseas Final was the eleventh running of the Overseas Final as part of the qualification for the 1991 Speedway World Championship Final to be held in Göteborg, Sweden. The 1991 Final was held at the Odsal Stadium in Bradford, England on 23 June and was the second last qualifying round for Commonwealth and American riders.
The 1997 Overseas Final was the seventeenth running of the Overseas Final. The Final was held at the Odsal Stadium in Bradford, England on 22 June and was open to riders from the American Final and the Australian, British, New Zealand and South African Championships.
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