Kari Tiainen
- January 10, 2024
- Racer
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Kari Tiainen Biography
Birthday | Aug 26 |
Birth Year | 1966 |
Kari Tiainen is one of the most popular and richest Racer who was born on August 26, 1966 in Finland.
Originally a motocross rider, Tiainen switched to enduro in 1989 and finished fourth in the European championship. The world championship was started the following year, and he took his first title with Suzuki in the 250 cc class. For the following year, he switched to Husqvarna and successfully defended his title. Tiainen then moved to the biggest 500 cc class, winning the title with Husqvarna in 1992, 1994, 1995 and 1997, and with KTM in 2000. From 1990 to 2000, even during the seasons that he finished runner-up, he led his class in the number of wins. The 2001 season, during which he finished third behind Anders Eriksson and Mika Ahola, was Tiainen’s last full season in the world championship. After his racing career, Tiainen continued with KTM as the team principal from 2003 to 2005. In 2011, Tiainen became the team principal for Ice 1 Racing, Kimi Räikkönen’s team in the Motocross World Championship.
Tiainen has also participated in several national championships, becoming a four-time German and two-time Finnish and Spanish champion. In addition to his personal world titles, he has won the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) World Trophy for Finland in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2003. He was the fastest rider in the 500 cc class in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1999. In 1999, he also drove for Finland in the Race of Champions, alongside Tommi Mäkinen and JJ Lehto, and the team won the Nations’ Cup.
Kari Tiainen Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Racer |
House | Living in own house. |
Kari Tiainen is one of the richest Racer from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kari Tiainen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Kari Tiainen (born 26 August 1966 in Riihimäki) is a Finnish former professional enduro rider. He competed in the World Enduro Championships from 1989 to 2003. Tiainen is notable for being a seven-time World Enduro Champion and held the record for most wins in the world championship (77), until the record was broken by compatriot Juha Salminen during the 2008 season. In 2012, Tiainen was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.
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Facts & Trivia
Keiji Ranked on the list of most popular Racer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Kari Tiainen celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.
Top Facts about Kari Tiainen
- Kari Tiainen is a retired Finnish motorcycle racer.
- He was born on August 6, 1965 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Tiainen won the World Enduro Championship six times.
- He also won the International Six Days Enduro four times.
- Tiainen competed for Yamaha and Husqvarna during his career.
- He retired from professional racing in 2003 at age 38.
- Tiainen currently works as a team manager for KTM Racing Team.
- In addition to racing, he has worked as a stuntman and actor.
- Tiainen is known for his technical riding skills and consistency.
- He remains one of Finland’s most successful motorcycle racers of all time.