Nationality Sweden 1986-1988 Swindon Robins 1973,1976-1985 Kings Lynn Stars 1989-1990, 1992-1995 Long Eaton | 1975 Oxford Rebels Name Richard Hellsen 1976 White City Rebels | |
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Born 1 June 1951
Stockholm, Sweden ( 1951-06-01 ) | ||
Richard "Rickard" Hellsen is a former international motor speedway rider
Silver medalist in the individual championship youth Sweden ( Avesta 1973). Multiple finalist individual championship of Sweden (best result: Eskilstuna 1982 - fourth place). Three-time gold medalist in pairs Sweden (1979, 1981, 1982). Five-time gold medalist Sweden team championships (1974, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982).
Finalist of the World Cup pairs ( Krško 1980 - fourth place). Multiple representative of Sweden in the qualifying rounds of the World Cup team and individual World Championships (best result: Fjelsted 1982 - VIII place in the final of the Scandinavian).
Leagues competed in the Swedish and British, on the other clubs in the colours of King's Lynn Stars (1973, 1976–1985), Oxford Rebels (1975), White City Rebels (1976), Swindon Robins (1986–1988), Long Eaton (1989, 1990, 1992–1995), Peterborough Panthers (1991), Hackney Hawks (1991) and Milton Keynes Knights (1992).
Retired (last professional race): 1996 Since retiring has been restoring Volkswagen Beetles, building hot rods and Volkrods.
Lives in Beccles, Suffolk, and has two grandsons: Jack aged 4 and Esralinus who is just 1 year old.(2016)[Source:Interview with Karl Fiala of Speedway Friends]