The 1981 Overseas Final was the inaugural running of the Overseas Final as part of the qualification for the 1981 Speedway World Championship Final to be held at the Wembley Stadium in London, England. The 1981 Final was run on 12 July at the White City Stadium in London, and was the second last qualifying round for Commonwealth and American riders.Speedway World Championship History - 1981
The Top 10 riders qualified for the Intercontinental Final to be held at the Speedway Center in Vojens, Denmark. England's Dave Jessup won the first ever Overseas Final.
1981 Overseas Final 12 July London, White City Stadium Qualification: Top 10 plus 1 reserve to the Intercontinental Final in Vojens, Denmark
Pos. Rider Total1 Dave Jessup 132 Chris Morton 113 Bruce Penhall 10+34 Kelly Moran 10+25 Dennis Sigalos 10+16 Larry Ross 97 John Louis 98 Michael Lee 99 Kenny Carter 810 Ivan Mauger 811 Les Collins 712 Steve Bastable 613 Ian Cartwright 414 Scott Autrey 415 Danny Kennedy 216 Phil Herne 0
See also Motorcycle Speedway
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