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- 1 2 "Hansestaft Rostock" (PDF). Rathaus Rostock. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- 1 2 "East German Team Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ "Last trip to Rostock". Vojens Speedway Center. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ "Denmark Team Speedway" (PDF). VM Klub. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
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