Ernst Bøgh
| Born | 13 January 1945 Fredericia, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career history | |
| 1976 | Leicester Lions |
| 1976 | Sheffield Tigers |
Ernst Bøgh (born 13 January 1945) is a Danish former motorcycle speedway rider.
Speedway career
[edit]Born in Fredericia, Bøgh rode successfully in several countries before signing to ride for Leicester Lions in the British League in 1976,[1][2] becoming the first Dane to ride for the Lions.[3] After struggling to be competitive he was released after riding in eleven matches.[3] He subsequently signed for Sheffield Tigers, but his tenure there was even shorter.[3]
Family
[edit]His brother Kurt Bøgh was also a speedway rider.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ray Wilson picked as No.1". Leicester Daily Mercury. 17 March 1976. Retrieved 29 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Lions want to break that duck". Leicester Daily Mercury. 26 March 1976. Retrieved 29 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ a b c Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 159
- ^ "Kurt Bøghs Mindeløb 2016". Holsted Speedway. Retrieved 11 July 2021.