norbold 7,116 Posted June 23, 2017 So how about:1. Sverre Harrfeldt 2. Rune Holta (unless he's Polish!) 3. Reidar Eide 4. Dag Lovaas 5. Basse Hveem 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) So how about: 1. Sverre Harrfeldt 2. Rune Holta (unless he's Polish!) 3. Reidar Eide 4. Dag Lovaas 5. Basse Hveem Sverre Harrfeldt (never saw him ride unfortunately but apparently was on Oxford's wanted list during 1972!) Dag Lovaas Reidar Eide Edgar Stangeland Odd Fossengen Never saw Rune Holta and because of his chosen path to ride under a different 'flag' I'll rule him out! Edited June 23, 2017 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 23, 2017 I saw all of the above, but I never saw harrfeldt at his peak. Although he was pretty decent in his last season at Wembley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 23, 2017 My order would be. Harrfeldt____ Lovaas ------- Eide-------- Holta ------- Gunnestad. great thread the Aussies one would be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) My order would be. Harrfeldt____ Lovaas ------- Eide-------- Holta ------- Gunnestad. great thread the Aussies one would be interesting. ..never rated Gunnestad personally. Never did anything at Cowley and I can still hear the cries "Lars (last) again!" Remember when a Norway/Denmark Team competed in 1972 & 73...How times were to change in later years! Edited June 23, 2017 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 23, 2017 We also should not forget Oyvind Berg a useful rider indeed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 23, 2017 So how about: 1. Sverre Harrfeldt 2. Rune Holta (unless he's Polish!) 3. Reidar Eide 4. Dag Lovaas 5. Basse Hveem 1. Sverre Harrfeldt 2. Dag Lovaas 3. Reidar Eide 4. Edgar Stangland 5. Oyvind Berg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britmet 233 Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) There's no qualification on this topic, - Top 5 in the UK / British Lge, - OR - Top 5 you've seen - OR - Top Norwegians. . - ?.Leif 'Basse' Hveem's record of successes make's Harrfeldt and Eide look like also-rans. True he pulled up no trees in 1953 at West Ham in just 4 matches, but on the international scene he was unsurpassed by any other fellow countryman, with Norwegian, Nordic, European and World Championship titles on the speedway and Long Track..His record reads;SPEEDWAY- Norwegian champ 8x ; (Harfeldt 4x, Eide 5x)- European champ 1x ; ( SH & RE - nil )- Nordic Champ 8x [3 forerunners + 5 Off'l ] ; (SH & RE nil )LONG TRACK- Norwegian champ 8x ; (SH 3x, RE nil )- Nordic champ 8+, [3 inter. years winner unknown] (SH & RE nil )- World Champ 3x [as Euro forerunner] (SH & RE nil )Whether you saw him ride or not, these figures make the question of the No.1 Norwegian a 'no contest.' Edited June 23, 2017 by britmet 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,094 Posted June 23, 2017 What about Trond Skretting and Jorn Haugvalstad??? I would go for: Harrfeldt Eide Lovaas Holta Gunnestad Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 23, 2017 There's no qualification on this topic, - Top 5 in the UK / British Lge, - OR - Top 5 you've seen - OR - Top Norwegian. . - ? . Leif 'Basse' Hveem's record of successes make's Harrfeldt and Eide look like also-rans. True he pulled up no trees in 1953 at West Ham in just 4 matches, but on the international scene he was unsurpassed by any other fellow countryman, with Norwegian, Nordic, European and World Championship titles on the speedway and Long Track. . His record reads; SPEEDWAY - Norwegian champ 8x ; (Harfeldt 4x, Eide 5x) - European champ 1x ; ( SH & RE - nil ) - Nordic Champ 8x [3 forerunners + 5 Off'l ] ; (SH & RE nil ) LONG TRACK - Norwegian champ 8x ; (SH 3x, RE nil ) - Nordic champ 8+, [3 inter. years winner unknown] (SH & RE nil ) - World Champ 3x [as Euro forerunner] (SH & RE nil ) Whether you saw him ride or not, these figures make the question of the No.1 Norwegian a 'no contest.' I didn't know that Britmet. He was obviously very much better than I remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 23, 2017 1. Sverre Harrfeldt 2. Dag Lovaas 3. Reidar Eide 4. Edgar Stangland 5. Oyvind Berg Forgot about Oyvind S.Berg! There's no qualification on this topic, - Top 5 in the UK / British Lge, - OR - Top 5 you've seen - OR - Top Norwegians. . - ? . Leif 'Basse' Hveem's record of successes make's Harrfeldt and Eide look like also-rans. True he pulled up no trees in 1953 at West Ham in just 4 matches, but on the international scene he was unsurpassed by any other fellow countryman, with Norwegian, Nordic, European and World Championship titles on the speedway and Long Track. . His record reads; SPEEDWAY - Norwegian champ 8x ; (Harfeldt 4x, Eide 5x) - European champ 1x ; ( SH & RE - nil ) - Nordic Champ 8x [3 forerunners + 5 Off'l ] ; (SH & RE nil ) LONG TRACK - Norwegian champ 8x ; (SH 3x, RE nil ) - Nordic champ 8+, [3 inter. years winner unknown] (SH & RE nil ) - World Champ 3x [as Euro forerunner] (SH & RE nil ) Whether you saw him ride or not, these figures make the question of the No.1 Norwegian a 'no contest.' Not really familiar with Hveem...impressive record it has to be said! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briggo 29 Posted June 23, 2017 I would go for the following : 1. Harrfeldt 2. D Lovaas 3. Holta 4. Eide 5. Stangeland (a bit of Swindon bias there) Honorary mentions to Oyvind Berg, Odd Fossengen, Ulf Lovaas and Tormod Langli.......... Was there also a Tom Godal in the 80's ???? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,990 Posted June 23, 2017 I would go for the following : 1. Harrfeldt 2. D Lovaas 3. Holta 4. Eide 5. Stangeland (a bit of Swindon bias there) Honorary mentions to Oyvind Berg, Odd Fossengen, Ulf Lovaas and Tormod Langli.......... Was there also a Tom Godal in the 80's ???? Think Harrfeldt and Langli also had brothers riding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted June 23, 2017 I would go for the following : 1. Harrfeldt 2. D Lovaas 3. Holta 4. Eide 5. Stangeland (a bit of Swindon bias there) Honorary mentions to Oyvind Berg, Odd Fossengen, Ulf Lovaas and Tormod Langli.......... Was there also a Tom Godal in the 80's ???? Yes in 1977/78 wearing a pair of Dag Lovaas leathers! Henry and Helge? Rode for Oxford (beating Ray Wilson during one epic encounter) before an injury off track caused him to miss the rest of season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites