Tom Godal Explained

Tom Godal
Birth Date:6 July 1953
Birth Place:Notodden, Norway
Retired:Retired
Years1:1977-1978
Career1:Halifax Dukes
Years2:1978-1979
Career2:Leicester Lions

Tomas "Tom" Godal (born 6 July 1953) is a Norwegian former motorcycle speedway rider who rode in Britain for Halifax Dukes and Leicester Lions.

Born in Notodden, Godal gained his early experience in Norway, and finished fourth in the Norwegian Championship in 1975.[1] In 1977 he signed for Halifax Dukes, moving on to Leicester Lions in April 1978.[2] Never averaging above 5 points in a season, his last year in British speedway was 1979.

Notes and References

  1. Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) Who's Who in World Speedway, Studio Publications,, p. 187
  2. Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 166