John Jørgensen (born 18 July 1962 in Middelfart, Denmark) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark. He is not to be confused with Johnny Jørgensen, the 1989 Danish Junior speedway champion.
Career
Jørgensen won the World Team Cup in 1986 and 1988. He also qualified for the World Final on two occasions and rode in the 1999 and 2000 Speedway Grand Prix.
Jørgensen rode in several countries and for various teams but was best known for his successful spell with the Coventry Bees.
World Final appearances
Individual World Championship
1988 - Vojens, Speedway Center - 13th - 3pts
1992 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium - 6th - 8pts
World Team Cup
1986 - Vojens, Speedway Center (with Erik Gundersen / Hans Nielsen / Tommy Knudsen / Jan O. Pedersen) - Winner - 130pts (8) 1988 - Los Angeles, Veterans Memorial Stadium (with Erik Gundersen / Hans Nielsen / Tommy Knudsen / Jan O. Pedersen) - Winner - 44pts (2) 1989 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium (with Hans Nielsen / Erik Gundersen / Gert Handberg / Brian Karger) - 2nd - 34pts (7) 1990 - Pardubice - 3rd - 30pts (4) 1992 - Lonigo - 4th - 17pts (1) 1993 - Coventry - 2nd - 38pts (8)