| Born | 16 March 1962 Bogense, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career history | |
| 1981-1983, 1987-1990 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1983 | Cradley Heath Heathens |
| 1984-1986 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1991 | Coventry Bees |
| 1992, 1993 | Arena Essex Hammers |
| Team honours | |
| 1983 | Speedway World Team Cup gold medal |
| 1982, 1983 | British League Champion |
| 1983 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1983 | Midland Cup Winner |
Peter Ravn (born 16 March 1962) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark. [1] [2]
Ravn won a gold medal as member of the Denmark speedway team at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1983 Speedway World Team Cup. [3] [4]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1981-1993, riding for Belle Vue Aces, Cradley Heathens, Wolverhampton Wolves, Coventry Bees and the Arena Essex Hammers. [5] He was also a World Under 21 finalist in 1981 and 1982. [2]
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - reserve - did not ride
Vojens, Speedway Center (with Ole Olsen / Erik Gundersen / Finn Thomsen / Hans Nielsen) - Winner - 37pts (7)
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