Håkan Carlqvist

Håkan Carlqvist
Carlqvist at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix
NationalitySwedish
Born(1954-01-15)15 January 1954
Died6 July 2017(2017-07-06) (aged 63)
Motocross career
Years active1974-1988
TeamsOssa, Husqvarna, Yamaha
Championships250cc - 1979
500cc - 1983
Wins21

Håkan Carlqvist (15 January 1954 – 6 July 2017) was a Swedish professional motocross racer. He competed in the FIM Motocross World Championships from 1974 to 1988. Carlqvist was a two-time Motocross World Champion known for his fierce competitiveness and fiery temperament. He was one of the last in a long line of Swedish World Champions such as Bill Nilsson, Sten Lundin, Rolf Tibblin and Torsten Hallman who dominated international motocross racing during the early formative years of the sport.