About Tommy Pettersson
Born 1952. Tommy Pettersson is a Swedish motorcycle racer.
Thomas Pettersson better known as Tommy Pettersson (born 29 December 1952) is a Swedish former motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 7 caps for the Sweden national speedway team.
Career Born in Norrköping, Pettersson learnt to ride a speedway bike in England, at Olle Nygren's training school in Boston. He made his competitive debut in 1971 for his home town team Vargarna, and won the Swedish Junior Championship the following year. but a broken leg from a racing crash ruled him out. He returned to Britain in 1977, first with Bristol Bulldogs and then a longer spell with Leicester Lions.
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Who is Tommy Pettersson?
Swedish speedway rider
When was Tommy Pettersson born?
Tommy Pettersson was born on 29 December 1952 in Norrköping.
What is Tommy Pettersson's occupation?
Tommy Pettersson is a motorcycle racer.
What nationality is Tommy Pettersson?
Tommy Pettersson is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Pettersson. https://biography.guide/tommy-pettersson/
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