Torleif Hansen
Appearance
Torleif Hansen | |
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![]() Torleif Hansen at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix | |
Nationality | Swedish |
Born | 5 October 1948 Upplands Väsby, Sweden | (age 75)
Motocross career | |
Years active | 1970 - 1983 |
Teams | Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Yamaha |
Wins | 10 |
Torleif Hansen (born 5 October 1948) is a Swedish former professional motocross racer.[1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1970 to 1983.
Biography
[edit]Born in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, Hansen was one of the top riders in the Motocross Grand Prix World Championships during the 1970s.[1] He competed in the FIM Motocross World Championships from 1970 to 1983. His best season was in 1978 when, as a member of the Kawasaki factory racing team, he finished second to Gennady Moiseyev in the 250cc motocross world championships.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Heavenly High". husqvarna-motorcycles.com. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
- ^ "1978 250cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Torleif Hansen profile". bestsports.com.br. Retrieved 6 February 2016.