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Norwegian speedway rider
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Male
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Birth:
25 February 1951(Holmestrand)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Dag Lövaas (born 25 February 1953 in Holmestrand, Norway) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider, who reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship in 1974. His brother Ulf was also a speedway rider.
Career summary
He won the British League in 1973 with Reading Racers finishing with the 5th highest average in the league. When Reading closed for a year he moved to the Hackney Hawks in 1974, finishing the season with the highest recorded average in the Hawks' history.
He then rode for Oxford Rebels (photo) in 1975 and then White City Rebels in 1976. On deciding not to return to England in 1977, White City were granted a 'Dag Lovaas (Rider Replacement)' facility for the entire season, in which they ended up as champions.
World Final appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1974 -
Göteborg, Ullevi - 11th place - 5 points
World Pairs Championship
- 1973 - Borås (with Reidar Eide) - 5th - 17pts (8)