Jan Stæchmann
Jan Stæchmann (born 5 June 1966 in Kolding, Denmark)[1] is a professional motorcycle speedway rider and the manager of the Danish national team. He had a short stint as team manager for Swindon Robins at end of 2011, and Peterborough Panthers 2012 until mid 2013.
| Born | 5 June 1966 Kolding, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  |
| Website | www.staechmann.com |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Polish league | Rybnik & Czestochowa |
| Swedish league | Eskilstuna & Stockholm |
| Career history | |
| 1986-90 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1991-94 | Long Eaton Invaders |
| 1991 | Getingarna (SWE) |
| 1995-96 | Hull Vikings |
| 1998-00 + 03 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 2001-05 | Stoke Potters |
| Individual honours | |
| 1991 | British League Div. 2 Riders Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 2006 & 2008 | World Cup winner (as manager) |
Joined commercial rights holders BSI Speedway (IMG) on their media production team as broadcast co-commentator for 2011 and 2012.
Works freelance for Danish TV station TV3 Sport whom he joined in 2014, as broadcast commentator on Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup.
He led Denmark to the 2006 Speedway World Cup and 2008 Speedway World Cup, as well as the 2010 U21 Team World Championship.
Member of FIM's Track Racing Bureau since 2013.
World Final Appearances
- 1994 -
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
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