Markku Helminen
| Born | 16 October 1946 Lahti, Finland |
|---|---|
| Died | March 2016 |
| Nationality |  Finland |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Deceased |
| Career history | |
| 197?-1976 | Salpausselan (FIN) |
| 1977 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1977 | Leicester Lions |
Iiro Markku Verner Helminen (16 October 1946 – March 2016),[1] better known simply as Markku Helminen, was a Finnish former motorcycle speedway rider.
Born in Lahti, Helminen began his career in the early 1970s in Finland with the Salpausselan team, and also represented Finland in international competition.[2] In 1977 he signed for British League team Leicester Lions.[3] He rode in 22 matches for the Lions, averaging just over three points per match, before being released.[3] He rode in one match for Wolverhampton Wolves the same year.
References
- ^ http://leicesterlions.co/category/news/news-announcement/[permanent dead link]
- ^ Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) Who's Who of World Speedway, Studio Publications, ISBN 0-904584-04-6, p. 155
- ^ a b Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 157
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