Tags: Motorcycle Rider, Motorsport Racer, Speedway Rider.
Iiro Markku Verner Helminen (born 16 October 1946) better known simply as Markku Helminen is a Finnish former motorcycle speedway rider.Born in Lahti Helminen began his career in the early 1970s in Finland with the Salpausselan team and also represented Finland in international competition. In 1977 he signed for British League team Leicester Lions. He rode in 22 matches for the Lions averaging just over three points per match before being released.