Henk Steman | |
Nationality: | Dutch |
Birth Place: | Voorburg, Netherlands |
Career1: | Oxford Rebels |
Years1: | 1974 |
Career2: | Bristol Bulldogs |
Years2: | 1978 |
Indivyear1: | 1976, 1981, 1987 |
Indivhonour1: | Dutch champion |
Henk Steman (born 12 September 1948) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from the Netherlands.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Steman came to prominence after joining the Oxford Rebels for the 1974 British League season.[5] Although he had a poor season he soon became one of the leading riders in the Netherlands after becoming the Dutch champion, when winning the national title in 1976.[6] He returned for another British league campaign for the 1978 British League season with the Bristol Bulldogs.[7] [5]
He represented the Netherlands national team for 15 years of World Cups from 1975 to 1988. He also rode for the Netherlands in the Speedway World Pairs Championship[8] and would ride for them 27 times in total.[7]
He also won two more national titles in 1981 and 1987.[6] [5]
His brother Rob Steman was also an international speedway rider.