TorstenHallman

Torsten Hallman

Olle Petterson, Vlastimil Valek and Torsten Hallman at the 1964 Spanish Grand Prix

Torsten Hallman (born October 17, 1939 in Viksta, Sweden) was a four time motocross World
Champion. Throughout his long and illustrious career, Torsten always worked hard to portray
the sport in a favorable light and was instrumental in introducing motocross to the United
States in the late 1960s.

In the early 1960s, Swedish riders such as Bill Nilsson, Rolf Tibblin and Sten Lundin dominated
the sport of motocross. Perhaps one of the best Swedish riders, Hallman competed in the 250cc
motocross Grand Prix world championships. He would win 37 Grand Prix victories and the
250cc motocross world title four times for the Swedish Husqvarna factory. His battles with
Belgium’s Joël Robert were considered some of the best in the history of the championships.

After his racing career, he began to sell motocross pants and gloves at the races to help
supplement his income. This eventually led to the formation of Thor (Torsten Hallman Original
Racewear). Thor grew to become one of the leading off-road racing apparel companies in the
world.

In 2000, Hallman was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle

The following photos are from Torsten's personal collection. We hope to continue to add to this
folder so please check back regularly.

Works CZ's at the 1964 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona

Torsten's works Husqvarna at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona

Factory Greeves at the Spanish Gran Prix in 1964.

1964 Spanish Grand Prix...Torsten on the top podium...familar sight, second to the right is Don Rickman a
Bultaco rider and John Griffiths from England riding on a Greeves