Kristian Præstbro (born 11 December 1954) is a former international speedway rider from Denmark.[1]
| Born | 11 December 1954 Esbjerg, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Died | May 2003 - brain tumor |
| 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 edit
Præstbro 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. [2][3] He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1976 to 1979, riding for Cradley Heath Heathens and Belle Vue Aces.[4][1][5] Kristian died may 2003 from a brain tumor
World final appearances edit
World 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.
- ^ "1978 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.
- ^ "Kristian Praestbro". Cradley Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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