Igor Plekhanov

Igor Alexandrovich Plekhanov (Russian: Игорь Александрович Плеханов) (July 26, 1933 in Ufa, Russian SFSR – August 1, 2007) is a former Soviet speedway rider who finished second in the Speedway World Championship in 1964 and 1965.[1] He was the first Soviet rider to appear in a World Final. He was the USSR National Champion in 1960, 1963, 1965 and 1968. He also coached the USSR national team from 1970 until 1972.

Igor Plekhanov

World Final appearances

Individual World Championship

World Team Cup

References

  1. Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5


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