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Pekka Vehkonen
NationalityFinnish
Born
27 May 1964 (1964-05-27) (age 54)
Helsinki, Finland

Motocross career
Years active1982 - 1993
TeamsCagiva
Championships125cc - 1985
Wins17

Pekka Vehkonen (born 27 May 1964 in Helsinki) is a Finnish former motocross world champion.



Biography


Vehkonen won the Finnish 125cc national championship in 1980. He moved up the world championships in 1982 and in 1985, he won the F.I.M. world championship in the 125cc class, while riding for the Cagiva factory racing team. Vehkonen moved up to the 250cc world championship where he finished in second place for four years in succession between 1987 and 1990.[1] Vehkonen retired from competition in 1993. He is the nephew of former professional motocross racer, Kalevi Vehkonen.



References




  1. ^ Pekka Vehkonen career profile











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