Claus Kristensen
 Berwick 2003 (Kristensen back row, 2nd from right) | |
| Born | 11 June 1977 Holstebro, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career history | |
| Denmark | |
| 1998–2001 | Herning |
| 2002 | Kronjylland |
| 2003 | Slangerup |
| Great Britain | |
| 1999, 2002–2004 | Berwick Bandits |
| 2000–2001, 2004 | Swindon Robins |
| 2005 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 2005 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| Individual honours | |
| 1997 | Danish U21 champion |
| Team honours | |
| 2000 | Knockout Cup (tier 2) |
| 2002 | Fours |
Claus Kristensen (born 11 June 1977) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark.[1]
Biography
Kristensen, born in Holstebro, came to prominence in 1997, after he won the Danish U21 championship.[2] Initially he rode for Herning in Denmark before securing a deal to ride in the British league system.
He began his British leagues career riding for Berwick Bandits[3] during the 1999 Premier League speedway season.[4]
The following season in 2000, he joined Swindon Robins, improved his average to 7.13[5] and would help the club win the Knockout Cup.[6]
On his return to Berwick for the 2002 Premier League speedway season he was part of the four that won the Premier League Four-Team Championship, which was held on 21 July 2002, at the Brandon Stadium.[7][8]
Kristensen reached the final of the Danish Individual Speedway Championship, three times in 1998, 2002 and 2003.[9][10]
Kristensen's final season in Britain was in 2005, when he rode for both Glasgow Tigers and Newcastle Diamonds.
References
- ^ "Ultimate Rider Index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Danish Junior Champions". Speedway Life. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Bandits arrested as Wasps buzz". South Wales Echo. 31 May 1999. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1999 season". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Rider averages 1929 to 2009" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "2000 KO cup final" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "2002 season fixtures and results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "2002 Premier League Four-Team Championship". You Tube. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Claus Kristensen". WWOS backup. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Danish Individual Championships". Speedway History. Retrieved 29 March 2023.