Christian Hefenbrock

Christian Hefenbrock born (15 May 1985 in Kyritz, Germany) is an international speedway rider who first rode in the UK for the Wolverhampton Wolves in the Elite League in 2006.[1]

Christian Hefenbrock
Born (1985-05-15) May 15, 1985
Kyritz, Germany
Nationality Germany
WebsiteOfficial Website
Current club information
British leagueWolverhampton Wolves
Polish leagueLokomotiv Daugavpils
Swedish leagueIndianerna Kumla
Career history
2003-2005Landshut (GER)
2006-Teterow (GER)
2007Częstochowa (POL)
2008Bydgoszcz (POL)
2006, 2008Wolverhampton Wolves (GBR)
2007Lakeside Hammers (GBR)
2006Luxo Stars (SWE)
2007Dackarna (SWE)
2009Daugavpils (POL)
2010Somerset Rebels (GBR)
Individual honours
2006German Champion
2001, 2005German Under-21 Champion

In 2007 he was signed by the Lakeside Hammers but was replaced mid season when one of their own assets was made available.

He has represented the Germany team in the Speedway World Cup in every tournament from 2003 until 2007. Also in 2007 he was awarded the wild card place for the 2007 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany, winning his opening ride.

Speedway Grand Prix
2007 Speedway Grand Prix Final Championship standings
(Riding No 16)
Race no. Grand Prix Pos. Pts. Heats Draw No
11 /11 German SGP 14 4 (3,0,0,1,0) 2
  permanent speedway rider
  wild card, track reserve or qualified reserve
  rider not classified (track reserve who did not start)

Career honours

Individual World Championship (Speedway Grand Prix):

  • 2007 - 27th place (4 points in 1 event)

Individual U-21 World Championship:

  • 2004 - 15th place (2 points)
  • 2005 - 13th place (3 points)
  • 2006 - 3rd place (12+2 points)

Team World Championship (Speedway World Cup):

  • 2003 - 10th place ( points in Event 1)
  • 2004 - 2nd place in Qualifying round 1 (9 points)
  • 2005 - 8th place (0 points in Event 2)
  • 2006 - 2nd place in Qualifying round 1 (12 points)
  • 2007 - 2nd place in Qualifying round 1 (9 points)
  • 2008 - 2nd place in Qualifying round 1 (12 points)
  • 2009 - 2nd place in Qualifying round 1 (11 points)

Team U-21 World Championship:

  • 2005 - 2nd place in Qualifying Round 1 (6 points)
  • 2006 - 4th place (10 points)

Individual European Championship:

  • 2006 - 3rd place (12 points)
  • 2007 - 8th place (9 points)

Individual U-19 European Championship:

  • 2004 - 8th place (6 points)

European Pairs Championship:

  • 2004 - track reserve in Semi-Final 1
  • 2005 - 5th place (7 points)
  • 2006 - 0 points in Semi-Final 2

European Club Champions' Cup:

  • 2003 - 3rd place in Group A (8 points)
  • 2004 - 3rd place in Group A (12 points)

See also

References
  1. Bamford, R.(2007). Speedway Yearbook 2007. ISBN 978-0-7524-4250-1

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