Gert Handberg
# Gert Handberg

Gert Handberg (born 30 May 1969 in Brædstrup) is a Danish former international motorcycle speedway rider.

## Career

Gert joined Cradley Heathens in 1988 on a recommendation, after winning the Danish Junior Championship during the 1986 Danish speedway season. He rode for the club for six consecutive seasons.

In 1992, he became the champion of Denmark.

He was a member of the Denmark speedway team when they won the 1991 World Team Cup. He also won the World Under-21 Championship in 1989 and finished 3rd in the 1992 senior world final.

## World Final Appearances

### Individual World Championship

* 1991 - Göteborg, Ullevi - Reserve - did not ride
* 1992 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium - 3rd - 10pts

### World Team Cup

* 1989 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium - (with Hans Nielsen / Erik Gundersen / John Jørgensen / Brian Karger) - 2nd - 34pts (9)
