Kjell Gimre
| Born | 8 October 1946 Sandnes, Norway |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Career history | |
| 1971, 1972 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1972 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1973 | Coatbridge Tigers |
| Individual honours | |
| 1978 | Norwegian Championship |
Kjell Arvid Gimre (born 8 October 1946) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Norway.[1] He earned one cap for the Norway national speedway team.[2]
Speedway career
Gimre is a former champion of Norway, winning the Norwegian Championship in 1978.[3] [4]
In 1971, he signed for Newport on a one month trial.[5] He then rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1971 until 1973,[6][7] riding for Exeter, Glasgow and Coatbridge.[8]
References
- ^ "Kjell Gimre profile". wwosbackup. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Norway National Championship". Edinburgh Speedway Archive. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "NM Individuelt". Speedway Norge. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "Star Sweden revs up". Sunday Mirror. 21 March 1971. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Poole Speedway" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Bees new boy Jay faces Coatbridge". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 8 June 1973. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.