Lars Gunnestad (born 18 February

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) is a former Norwegian international

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rider. He won the Individual Speedway Norwegian Championship a record ten times. His son, Lars Daniel, is speedway rider also. Lars Daniel finished fifth in the 2009 Norwegian Championship.

Career summary

Gunnestad first came to prominence in 1988 when he won his first Norwegian title at the age of 17. His first British club was

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in 1991, who competed in the

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. Gunnestad missed the British speedway season in 1992, but returned in 1993 when he was signed by

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team the

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with whom he would spend this rest of his British career. Gunnestad became a popular rider at Poole and eventually received a

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meeting there in 2001. He appeared in five

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meetings as a wild card.

Speedway Grand Prix results

World Longtrack Championship

* 1994 Semi-final * 1995 Semi-final * 1996 - Herxheim (18th) 3pts

References

External links

Lars Gunnestad profile at Speedway History Info
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gunnestad, Lars 1971 births Living people Norwegian speedway riders Polonia Bydgoszcz riders Poole Pirates riders Sheffield Tigers riders Norwegian expatriate sportspeople in Poland Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship riders Sportspeople from Drammen

Career summary

Speedway Grand Prix results

World Longtrack Championship

See also

References

External links