Edgar Stangeland
Edgar Stangeland (born 22 July 1945) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Norway.[1]
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| Born | 22 July 1945 Sandnes, Norway |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Career history | |
| 1970, 1971 | Newport Wasps |
| 1972 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1973-1975 | Swindon Robins |
| 1975-1977 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1977 | Bristol Bulldogs |
| 1978, 1979 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| Individual honours | |
| 1976 | Norwegian Championship |
Speedway career
Stangeland is a former champion of Norway, winning the Norwegian Individual Speedway Championship in 1976[2] [3] and he earned ten caps for the Norway national speedway team.[4]
He was also a two times finalist at the Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship in 1974 and 1976.[5]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1970 until 1979, riding for various clubs.[6]
World final appearances
World Longtrack Championship
- 1974 –
Scheeßel 18th 0pts - 1976 –
Marianske Lazne 16th 3pts
References
- "Edgar Stangeland profile". wwosbackup. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- "NM Individuelt". Speedway Norge. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- "Norway National Championship". Edinburgh Speedway Archive. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- "Edgar Stangeland". Grastrack GB. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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