Håkan Carlqvist
| Håkan Carlqvist | |
|---|---|
Carlqvist at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix | |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 15 January 1954 |
| Died | 6 July 2017 (aged 63) |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1974-1988 |
| Teams | Ossa, Husqvarna, Yamaha |
| Championships | 250cc - 1979 500cc - 1983 |
| Wins | 21 |
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.