Tomas "Tom" Godal (born 6 July 1953) is a Norwegian former motorcycle speedway rider who rode in Britain for Halifax Dukes and Leicester Lions.

Tom Godal
Born (1953-07-06) 6 July 1953 (age 70)
Notodden, Norway
Nationality Norway
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
1977-1978Halifax Dukes
1978-1979Leicester Lions

Born in Notodden, Godal gained his early experience in Norway, and finished fourth in the Norwegian Championship in 1975.[1] In 1977 he signed for Halifax Dukes, moving on to Leicester Lions in April 1978.[2] Never averaging above 5 points in a season, his last year in British speedway was 1979.

References edit

  1. ^ Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) Who's Who in World Speedway, Studio Publications, ISBN 0-904584-04-6, p. 187
  2. ^ Jones, Alan (2010) Speedway in Leicester: The Lions Roar, Automedia, p. 166