Stefan Ekberg

Stefan Ekberg
Born (1972-01-21) 21 January 1972
Motala, Sweden
Nationality Swedish
Career history
1989-1991 Skepparna (SWE)
1992-1994 Filbyterna (SWE)
1994 Oxford Cheetahs
1995 Västervik (SWE)
1995 Eastbourne Eagles
1996 Dackarna (SWE)
1997 Team Svelux (SWE)
1998-1999, 2001 Vargarna (SWE)
1999-2004 Piraterna (SWE)
2004 Ornarna (SWE)
2005 VMS Elit (SWE)
2005 Lejonen (SWE)
2005 Glasgow Tigers
2007-2008, 2010 Rye House Rockets
Team honours
2005 Elite League Champion
2007 Premier League Champion

Stefan Ekberg (born 21 January 1972 in Motala, Sweden) is an international motorcycle speedway rider who returned to the British Premier League with the Glasgow Tigers after a ten-year absence in 2005.[1] In 2007 the Rye House Rockets signed Ekberg mid season to replace the injured Stuart Robson and the Rockets went on to become Premier League champions that season. He was retained by promoter Len Silver for 2008.[2]

Career history

Ekberg is a full Swedish international, making his debut in 1994.[1] He previously rode in the UK for the Oxford Cheetahs and the Eastbourne Eagles, where he won the Elite League Championship in 1995.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Oakes, P (2006). Speedway Star Almanac. Pinegen Ltd. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0.
  2. Bamford, Robert (2008). Methanol Press Speedway Yearbook 2008. Methanol Press. ISBN 978-0-9553103-5-5.
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