Pekka Vehkonen (born 27 May 1964 in
Helsinki) is a Finnish former professional
motocross racer. He competed in the
Motocross World Championships from 1982 to 1993. Vehkonen is notable for winning the 1984
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125cc motocross world championship.
Biography
Vehkonen won the Finnish 125cc national championship in 1980. He moved up the world championships in 1982 and in 1985, he won the FIM world championship in the 125cc class, while riding for the
Cagiva
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factory racing team. Vehkonen moved up to the 250cc world championship where he finished in second place for four years in succession between 1987 and 1990.
Pekka Vehkonen career profile
/ref> Vehkonen retired from competition in 1993. He is the nephew of former professional motocross racer, Kalevi Vehkonen.
References
1964 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Helsinki
Finnish motocross riders
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