| Torsten Hallman | |
|---|---|
 Torsten Hallman, 1967 | |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 17 October 1939 (age 85) Uppsala, Sweden |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1959 - 1971 |
| Teams | Husqvarna, Yamaha |
| Championships | 250cc - 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967 |
| Wins | 37 |
Torsten Hallman (born 17 October 1939) is a Swedish former professional motocross racer and business entrepreneur. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1959 to 1971, most prominently as a member of the Husqvarna factory racing team where he won four 250cc Motocross World Championships.[1][2][3]
Hallman was part of a contingent of Swedish motorcyclists including; Bill Nilsson, Rolf Tibblin and Sten Lundin who dominated the sport of motocross in the early 1960s.[2][4] His battles with Belgium's Joël Robert were considered some of the best in the history of the championships.[1] Between 1964 and 1968, the pair finished first or second to one another in the world championship four times.
After his racing career, he established a successful off-road racing apparel company.[1] Hallman played an integral role in the introduction of the sport of motocross in the United States.[1] He was recognized for his influential role in the development of American motocross in 2000 when, he was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.[1] In 2012, he was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.[5]
- ^ a b c d e "Torsten Hallman at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ a b "The History of the Swedes". mxgp.com. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
- ^ Stealey, Bryan (2008). The Powerhouse MX Nations. ISBN 9780778739906. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ Bjorklund, Bengt (May 1, 1966). "Swedish Motocross". Cycle World. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "FIM Legends". fim-live.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.