Kim Nilsson


Kim Nilsson is a Swedish motorcycle speedway rider who won bronze medal in the 2008 Team U-21 World Championship.

Career details

Born on Stockholm, Nilsson rode in British speedway between 2009 and 2017, first in the Premier League for Newport Wasps, and in the Elite League for Lakeside Hammers Eastbourne Eagles, and Leicester Lions.
He has raced in five Speedway Grand Prix, scoring a total of 12 points, and in one World Cup event, scoring 4 points. In 2021, he joined Rospiggarna.
In 2022, he won the 2023 Speedway [Grand Prix Qualification] event, which qualified him to take part as a permanent rider for the 2023 Speedway Grand Prix. Also in 2023, he was part of the Swedish team that competed at the 2023 Speedway World Cup in Poland. His debut 2023 Grand Prix season ended in 13th place.

Family

His father Tommy Nilsson was also a professional speedway rider.

Major results

World Championship

World U21 Championships

European Championships