Lars Ericsson

Lars Ericsson (born 16 April 1956) is a Swedish former motorcycle speedway rider who rode for Indianarna in the Swedish First Division and Leicester Lions in the British League.

Lars Ericsson
Born (1956-04-16) 16 April 1956
Torsby, Sweden
Nationality Sweden
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
Sweden
1975-1976, 1980-1985Solkatterna
1977-1979Indianerna
Great Britain
1978Leicester Lions
Team honours
1984Allsvenskan Div 1 Champion
1982Allsvenskan Div 1 (North) Champion
1981Allsvenskan Div 2 (North) Champion
1976Allsvenskan Div 3 (South) Champion

Born in Torsby, Ericsson rode in the Swedish Third Division in 1976 for Solkatterna, moving up to the Swedish top flight in 1977 with Indianarna.[1] He competed in the 1977 Individual Speedway Junior European Championship, finishing seventh. In 1978, he was signed by Leicester Lions, but he failed to score consistently and was released after riding in seven matches.[1]

References

  1. Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 164
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