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Jonas Knudsen (speedway rider)

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Jonas Knudsen
Born4 August 2001 (2001-08-04) (age 23)
Ribe, Denmark
NationalityDanish
Career history
Denmark
2021–2022SES
2019–2023Esbjerg
Great Britain
2022–2023Berwick Bandits
2024Redcar Bears
Sweden
2022Smålänningarna
Poland
2023–2024Piła
Team honours
2023Danish League

Jonas Knudsen (born 4 August 2001) is a speedway rider from Denmark.[1][2]

Speedway career

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Knudsen began his British speedway career riding for the Berwick Bandits in the SGB Championship 2022.[1][3] His debut had been delayed significantly following work permit issues.[4][5]

In 2022, Knudsen competed in the Under-21 World Championship scoring 14 points.[6] In 2023, he re-signed for Berwick for the SGB Championship 2023[7] and also helped Esbjerg Vikings win the Danish League.[8] In 2024, he signed for Redcar Bears.[9]

Family

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His younger brother Jesper Knudsen is also a professional speedway rider.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Knudsen, Jonas". British Speedway. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Jonas Knudsen". WWOS backup. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Knudsen and Stoneman sign for Berwick Bandits speedway". Northumberland Gazette. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Bears battle for Bandits and Gladiators". Berwick Speedway. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  5. ^ "New-boy Jonas on track for debut". Berwick Speedway. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  6. ^ "FIM SPEEDWAY GRAND PRIX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP". FIM. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Four more for Bandits". British Speedway. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Becker leads Vikings' Danish title charge". FIM. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Bears go for Knudsen". British Speedway. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Knudsen set for speedway debut with Berwick". Northumberland Gazette. Retrieved 23 December 2022.