Claus Kristensen

Claus Kristensen (born 11 June 1977) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark.

Biography Kristensen, born in Holstebro, came to prominence in 1997, after he won the Danish U21 championship. Initially he rode for Herning in Denmark before securing a deal to ride in the British league system.

He began his British leagues career riding for Berwick Bandits during the 1999 Premier League speedway season.

The following season in 2000, he joined Swindon Robins, improved his average to 7.13 and would help the club win the Knockout Cup.

On his return to Berwick for the 2002 Premier League speedway season he was part of the four that won the Premier League Four-Team Championship, which was held on 21 July 2002, at the Brandon Stadium.

Kristensen reached the final of the Danish Individual Speedway Championship, three times in 1998, 2002 and 2003.

Kristensen's final season in Britain was in 2005, when he rode for both Glasgow Tigers and Newcastle Diamonds.