Christian Hefenbrock

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Christian Hefenbrock
Christian Hefenbrock (Mar 2008).jpg
Born (1985-05-15) May 15, 1985 (age 39)
Kyritz, Germany
NationalityGerman
Career history
Germany
1999–2001, 2012 Wittstock
2002 Meissen
2002–2004 Parchim/Wolfslake
2005–2006 Teterow
2007–2008, 2012 Landshut
2009–2010 Diedenbergen
2011 Stralsund
Poland
2007 Częstochowa
2008 Bydgoszcz
2009 Daugavpils
Great Britain
2006, 2008 Wolverhampton
2007 Lakeside
2010 Somerset
Sweden
2006 Luxo Stars
2007 Dackarna
Denmark
2002 Kronjylland
2004–2005 Fredericia
2007 Holsted
Individual honours
2006 German Champion
2001, 2005German Under-21 Champion

Christian Hefenbrock born (15 May 1985 in Kyritz, Germany) is a German former international motorcycle speedway rider. [1] [2] He earned 10 international caps for the German national speedway team. [3]

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Career

He first rode in the United Kingdom for the Wolverhampton Wolves in the Elite League in 2006. [4] It was in 2006 that he became the German champion after winning the German Individual Speedway Championship. [5]

Hefenbrock (left) racing for Lakeside in 2007 Speedway 2007 Christian Hefenbrock (left) Edward Kennett (right) Oxford v Lakeside 2007.jpg
Hefenbrock (left) racing for Lakeside in 2007

In 2007, he was signed by the Lakeside Hammers but was replaced mid season when one of their own assets was made available. [6] In 2010 he signed for Covebtry Bees on loan from Wolverhampton [7] and in 2011, he rode for Poole Pirates. [8]

He has represented the Germany team in the Speedway World Cup in every tournament from 2003 until 2007. Also in 2007 he was awarded the wild card place for the 2007 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany, winning his opening ride.

Speedway Grand Prix

2007 Speedway Grand Prix Final Championship standings
(Riding No 16)
Race no.Grand PrixPos.Pts.HeatsDraw No
11 /11 Flag of Germany.svg German SGP 144(3,0,0,1,0)2
 permanent speedway rider
  wild card, track reserve or qualified reserve
 rider not classified (track reserve who did not start)

Career honours

Individual World Championship (Speedway Grand Prix):

Individual U-21 World Championship:

Team World Championship (Speedway World Cup):

Team U-21 World Championship:

Individual European Championship:

Individual U-19 European Championship:

European Pairs Championship:

European Club Champions' Cup:

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Hefenbrock, Christian". Polish Speedway Database. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  2. ↑ "Christian Hefenbrock". WWOS Backup. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ultimate Rider Index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. ↑ Bamford, R.(2007). Speedway Yearbook 2007. ISBN   978-0-7524-4250-1
  5. ↑ "HISTORYCZNE ZESTAWIENIE WYNIKÓW 1991-2013". Speedway History. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Coventry Bees net Edward Kennett & Christian Hefenbrock". BBC. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "Speedway: Hefenbrock's slow healing". Bournemouth Daily Echo. Retrieved 24 August 2024.

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