Tommy Knudsen

Who is Tommy Knudsen?

Tommy Knudsen is a former Speedway rider who became Speedway World Pairs Champion in 1985 with individual World Champion Erik Gundersen. Tommy was also European Under-21 Champion in 1980.

In his first World Final appearance, Knudsen finished a career best 3rd in 1981 at Wembley Stadium in London after losing a ride-off for 2nd to countryman Ole Olsen.

He rode in the UK for the Coventry Bees from 1979 to 1988 and then from 1990 to 1992.

Knudsen also raced in Australia during the 1980's, winning the "Mr Melbourne" title at the Melbourne Showgrounds in January 1987, and a week later finished third behind fellow Dane Hans Nielsen and American Rick Miller in the West End Speedway International at the Wayville Showground in Adelaide.