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Ove Fundin, Norwich Speedway Star, Battles For Golden Helmet Award

1961 , Norwich (Norfolk)

Cat no. 144658

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Brief scenes as Ove Fundin and Ron How race at the Firs Stadium.

Two speedway riders on motor bikes raise the dust on the circuit in front of crowds in the stands. Brief glimpse of a cheering supporter. The chequered flag is waved. The riders competing for the Golden Helmet are Norwich star Ove Fundin and Ron How of Wimbledon Dons. Fundin is the winner.

Featured Buildings

The Firs Stadium, Norwich

Keywords

Motor sport; Speedway; Motor bikes

Background Information

Ove Fundin (born 23 May 1933) is a Swedish former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship Final five times (1956, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1967). He joined the Norwich Stars, riding for them from 1955 until 1964 when the Firs stadium closed. Fundin was honoured as a Freeman of the City of Norwich in 2006. The winner of the Golden Helmet Match Race Championship was awarded a golden helmet with wings, designed to fit over a crash helmet until larger 'space helmet' styles made this impractical.

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Ove Fundin, Norwich Speedway Star, Battles For Golden Helmet Award

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