Peter Vandenberg

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Peter Vandenberg
Born2 September 1935 (1935-09-02)
Leiden, Netherlands
DiedApril 1987 (aged 51)
NationalityAustralian / Dutch
Career history
1959Southern Rovers
1959Ipswich Witches
1959Aldershot Shots
1959–1963Southampton Saints
1961, 1964Poole Pirates
1964–1965Newport Wasps
1966–1970Wolverhampton Wolves
Individual honours
1968British Speedway Championship finalist
Team honours
1962National League Champion
1961National Trophy Winner
1961National League KO Cup Winner
1964Provincial League KO Cup Winner

Peter Vandenberg born Piet van Den Berg (September 2, 1935 – August 1987) was a Dutch born Australian international speedway rider.[1][2]

Speedway career[]

Vandenberg rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1959 to 1970, riding for various clubs.[3] He gained two Australian caps and three British caps, when riders from Oceania were allowed to represent Great Britain.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Southampton 1961 Pictures". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  3. ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 4 August 2021.


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