Ari Koponen (speedway rider)
| Born | 20 July 1959 Lahti, Finland |
|---|---|
| Died | 28 April 2018 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Career history | |
| Great Britain | |
| 1978–1982 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1983 | Wimbledon Dons |
| 1984–1985 | Swindon Robins |
| Sweden | |
| 1987 | Getingarna |
| 1988–1989 | Rospiggarna |
| Individual honours | |
| 1983, 1985, 1987 | Finnish national Champion |
| 1979 | World U21 Championship bronze |
| Team honours | |
| 1988 | Sweden Division 1 |
Ari Koponen (20 July 1959 – 28 April 2018) was a Finnish motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 17 caps for the Finland national speedway team.