| Arnie Hansen | |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Birth Date: | 2 April 1907 |
| Birth Place: | Kalgoorlie, Australia |
| Death Place: | Adelaide, Australia |
| Career1: | Southampton Saints |
| Years1: | 1930–1931 |
| Indivyear1: | 1932 |
| Indivhonour1: | Australian Solo Championship |
Arnold Hans Martin Hansen (2 April 1907 – 13 April 1984) was a motorcycle speedway rider from Australia. He was champion of Australia in 1932 and earned three international caps for the Australia national speedway team.[1] [2]
Hansen, born in Kalgoorlie, first raced in the United Kingdom during 1930. He won the Finsbury Handicap at Harringay Stadium[3] before commencing his British leagues career riding for Southampton Saints during the 1930 Speedway Southern League season.[4] He enjoyed a good season averaging 8.81[5] and helping Southampton finish runner-up in the league campaign. He also broke several track records and represented Australia in a test match against England.[6]
The following season in 1931, he remained with Southampton but did not perform as well as the previous year.[7] He returned to Australia and won the 1932, 3 lap Australian Solo Championship at Wayville Showgrounds.[8]
He continued to ride for an Adelaide team but despite several instances of British clubs looking to sign him, he did not return to ride in England again.[9]