Henk Steman (born 12 September 1948) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from the Netherlands.[1][2][3][4]
Born | 12 September 1948 Voorburg, Netherlands | (age 75)
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Nationality | Dutch |
Career history | |
1974 | Oxford Rebels |
1978 | Bristol Bulldogs |
Individual honours | |
1976, 1981, 1987 | Dutch champion |
Steman came to prominence after joining the Oxford Rebels for the 1974 British League season.[5] Although he had a poor season he soon became one of the leading riders in the Netherlands after becoming the Dutch champion, when winning the national title in 1976.[6] He returned for another British league campaign for the 1978 British League season with the Bristol Bulldogs.[7][5]
He represented the Netherlands national team for 15 years of World Cups from 1975 to 1988. He also rode for the Netherlands in the Speedway World Pairs Championship[8] and would ride for them 27 times in total.[7]
He also won two more national titles in 1981 and 1987.[6][5]
His brother Rob Steman was also an international speedway rider.