Kristian Præstbro Explained

Kristian Præstbro
Nationality:Danish
Birth Date:1954 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Esbjerg, Denmark
Death Date:May 2003 - brain tumor
Career1:Belle Vue Aces
Years1:1976-1977
Career2:Cradley Heathens
Years2:1978-1979
Teamyear1:1978
Teamhonour1:Speedway World Team Cup gold medal
Teamyear2:1979
Teamhonour2:British League KO Cup Winner
Teamyear3:1976, 1977
Teamhonour3:Northern Trophy

Kristian Præstbro (born 11 December 1954) is a former international speedway rider from Denmark.[1]

Speedway career

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

World Team Cup

World Longtrack Championship

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Speedway riders, history and results. wwosbackup. 15 July 2021.
  2. Web site: 1978 WORLD TEAM CUP. International Speedway. 15 July 2021.
  3. Web site: World Team Cup 1960-1990. Edinburgh Speedway. 15 July 2021.
  4. Web site: History Archive. British Speedway. 15 July 2021.
  5. Web site: Kristian Praestbro. Cradley Speedway. 15 July 2021.