Torleif Hansen (born 5 October 1948) is a Swedish former professional motocross racer.[1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1970 to 1983.
| Torleif Hansen | |
|---|---|
 Torleif Hansen at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix | |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 5 October 1948 (age 76) Upplands Väsby, Sweden |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1970 - 1983 |
| Teams | Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Yamaha |
| Wins | 10 |
Biography
editBorn in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, Hansen was one of the top riders in the Motocross Grand Prix World Championships during the 1970s.[1] He competed in the FIM Motocross World Championships from 1970 to 1983. His best season was in 1978 when, as a member of the Kawasaki factory racing team, he finished second to Gennady Moiseyev in the 250cc motocross world championships.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Heavenly High". husqvarna-motorcycles.com. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
- ^ "1978 250cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Torleif Hansen profile". bestsports.com.br. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
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