Peter Ravn (speedway rider)
| 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 |
| Individual honours | |
| 1982 | European U-21 bronze |
| 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]
Speedway career[edit]
Ravn came to prominence after winning the bronze medal at the 1982 Individual Speedway Junior European Championship, losing out on the silver medal after a run-off defeat to Mark Courtney.[3]
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.[4][5]
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.[6] He was also a World Under 21 finalist in 1981 and 1982.[2]
World Final Appearances[edit]
Individual World Championship[edit]
- 1983 -
Norden, Motodrom Halbemond - reserve - did not ride
World Team Cup[edit]
- 1983 -
Vojens, Speedway Center (with Ole Olsen / Erik Gundersen / Finn Thomsen / Hans Nielsen) - Winner - 37pts (7)
References[edit]
- ^ Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). 1986 Speedway Yearbook. ISBN 0-948882-00-X
- ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Courtney second after run-off". Leicester Daily Mercury. 19 July 1982. Retrieved 9 March 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1983 WORLD TEAM CUP". International Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "World Team Cup 1960-1990". Edinburgh Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.