Kristian Præstbro (born 11 December 1954 - May 2003) was an international speedway rider from Denmark.[1] He earned 6 caps for the Denmark national speedway team.[2]
| Born | 11 December 1954 Esbjerg, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Died | May 2003 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career history | |
| 1976-1977 | Belle Vue Aces |
| 1978-1979 | Cradley Heathens |
| Team honours | |
| 1978 | Speedway World Team Cup gold medal |
| 1979 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1976, 1977 | Northern Trophy |
Speedway career
editPræstbro won a gold medal at the Speedway World Team Cup in the 1978 Speedway World Team Cup. Although unused he received the medal as one of the five riders named in the team and was at the event ready to ride as a replacement in any heat called upon. [3][4]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway riding for Belle Vue Aces[5] from 1976 to 1977 and Cradley Heath Heathens[6] from 1978 to 1979.[7][1][8]
Kristian died May 2003 from a brain tumor.[citation needed]
World final appearances
editWorld Team Cup
edit- 1978 -
Landshut, Stadion Ellermühle (with Ole Olsen / Hans Nielsen / Finn Thomsen / Mike Lohmann) - Winner - 37pts (stood as reserve)
World Longtrack Championship
edit- 1975 –
Gornja Radgona 17th 1pt - 1977 –
Aalborg 7th 12pts - 1978 – Mühldorf 12th 9pts
- 1979 –
Mariánské Lázně 8th 11pts
References
edit- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "1978 WORLD TEAM CUP". International Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "World Team Cup 1960-1990". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Hopes". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 27 March 1976. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Cradley sign Czech star". Wolverhampton Express and Star. 2 March 1978. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Kristian Praestbro". Cradley Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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