Mikael Max
Encyclopedia
Karl Mikael Karlsson Max (born 21 August 1973 in Gullspång
, Sweden
) is an international motorcycle speedway
rider who rode in the UK
for the Wolverhampton Wolves
in the Elite League
.
His two brothers, Peter Karlsson
and Magnus Karlsson
, are both motorcycle speedway
riders. All three brothers represented Sweden in the 2007 Speedway World Cup
, with Magnus riding at reserve.
He won the Swedish Pairs Championship four times, twice with brother Peter
, in 1992 and 1996, with Stefan Dannö
in 2002 and with Stefan Andersson
in 2003.
Gullspång
Gullspång is a locality and one of the two seats of Gullspång Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, the other is Hova. It had 1,175 inhabitants in 2005.-History:...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
) is an international motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. Speedway motorcycles use only one gear and have no brakes and racing takes place on a flat oval track usually...
rider who rode in the UK
United Kingdom
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for the Wolverhampton Wolves
Wolverhampton Wolves
The Wolverhampton Wolves are a British Speedway team based in Wolverhampton, England. They are sponsored by Parry's International Travel, and have signed a new deal with owner Dave Parry for the 2008 season onwards. The team is managed by Peter Adams and the promoter of the club is Chris Van...
in the Elite League
Speedway Elite League
The Elite League is the top division of Speedway league competition in the United Kingdom and is governed by the Speedway Control Bureau , in conjunction with the British Speedway Promoters' Association . It is sponsored by Sky Sports...
.
His two brothers, Peter Karlsson
Peter Karlsson (speedway rider)
Peter Gunnar Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Belle Vue Aces in the Elite League....
and Magnus Karlsson
Magnus Karlsson (speedway rider)
Magnus Erik Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Leicester Lions in the Premier League....
, are both motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. Speedway motorcycles use only one gear and have no brakes and racing takes place on a flat oval track usually...
riders. All three brothers represented Sweden in the 2007 Speedway World Cup
2007 Speedway World Cup
The 2007 Speedway World Cup was the 7th FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on July 21, 2007 in the Alfred Smoczyk Stadium in Leszno, Poland. The tournament was won by host team Poland and they beat defending champion Denmark , Australia and Great Britain in the...
, with Magnus riding at reserve.
He won the Swedish Pairs Championship four times, twice with brother Peter
Peter Karlsson (speedway rider)
Peter Gunnar Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Belle Vue Aces in the Elite League....
, in 1992 and 1996, with Stefan Dannö
Stefan Dannö
Stefan Dannö was an international Speedway rider who featured not only in the Speedway World Championship but also in the British Speedway League, most notably for the Eastbourne Eagles. He was Swedish Champion in 2003....
in 2002 and with Stefan Andersson
Stefan Andersson (speedway rider)
Stefan Andersson is a Swedish motorcycle speedway rider who was rode in Speedway Grand Prix twice.- Speedway Grand Prix results :- World Championships :* Individual World Championship...
in 2003.
Speedway Grand Prix results
| Year | Position | Points | Best Finish | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 1996 Speedway Grand Prix The 1996 Speedway Grand Prix season was the second season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and was used to determine the Speedway World Champion. Grand Prix series was won by Billy Hamill; it was his first and only World Champion title.- Event format :... |
23rd | 0 | - | Reserve in Swedish Grand Prix (did not ride) |
| 1997 1997 Speedway Grand Prix The 1997 Speedway Grand Prix season was the third season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and was used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :During 1997 the initial SGP scoring system was used for the final time... |
16th | 14 | 8th | 8th in Great Britain Grand Prix. Reserve in three others. |
| 1999 1999 Speedway Grand Prix The 1999 Speedway Grand Prix season was the fifth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and was used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
14th | 45 | 9th | |
| 2000 2000 Speedway Grand Prix The 2000 Speedway Grand Prix season was the sixth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and was used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
13th | 39 | 7th | |
| 2001 2001 Speedway Grand Prix The 2001 Speedway Grand Prix season was the seventh season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
7th | 59 | 2nd | 2nd in Sweden Grand Prix. 3rd in Poland Grand Prix. |
| 2002 2002 Speedway Grand Prix The 2002 Speedway Grand Prix season is the eighth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
5th | 122 | 3rd | 3rd in Norway Grand Prix. 3rd in Great Britain Grand Prix. |
| 2003 2003 Speedway Grand Prix The 2003 Speedway Grand Prix season is the ninth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
13th | 52 | 5th | |
| 2004 2004 Speedway Grand Prix The 2004 Speedway Grand Prix season is the tenth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.-Event format:The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes... |
16th | 49 | 9th | |
| 2005 2005 Speedway Grand Prix The 2005 Speedway Grand Prix season is the 11th season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :... |
28th | 0 | 17th | Reserve at Sweden Grand Prix |