Markku Helminen

Iiro Markku Verner Helminen, better known simply as Markku Helminen, was a Finnish former motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 3 caps for the Finland national speedway team.

Career

Born in Lahti, Helminen began his career in the early 1970s in Finland with the Salpausselan team, and also represented Finland in international competition.
In 1977 he signed for British League team Wolverhampton Wolves and then Leicester Lions. He rode in 22 matches for the Lions, averaging just over three points per match, before being released. He rode in one match for Wolverhampton Wolves the same year.