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Sidecar Speedway Olching: Licence issues prevent Brandhofer from starting
As the season drew to a close, spectators at the international speedway race in Olching were also treated to sidecar action. However, the field was reduced by one pairing even before the start.
Speedway Olching: Golden Ribbon goes to Poland – Smolinski on the podium
In the speedway race for the ‘Golden Ribbon of the Town of Olching’, a thrilling battle for second place kept the tension high right until the end. Only the home rider, Martin Smolinski, was able to beat the overall winner.
2027 Speedway Grand Prix: Final wildcard awarded – Kai Huckenbeck named as reserve
With the allocation of the fourth permanent wildcard, the field for the 2027 Speedway Grand Prix is now complete. In addition, five riders have been nominated as reserves, with Germany’s Kai Huckenbeck in third place.
2027 Speedway Grand Prix: Third permanent wildcard awarded – it goes to England
Promoter Mayfield Sports Entertainment is announcing the allocation of the four permanent wildcards for the 2027 Speedway Grand Prix in a media-friendly, piecemeal manner. So far, there has been just one minor surprise.
2027 Speedway Grand Prix: A logical choice – second permanent wildcard goes to Australia
One day after Poland’s Maciej Janowski was awarded the first permanent wildcard for the 2027 Speedway Grand Prix, promoter Mayfield has named the second rider.
Speedway: Following historic league success, Norick Blödorn rode in the Prague final
Norick Blödorn made history in Poland when he won the Speedway Ekstraliga title with Thorn. There wasn’t much time to celebrate, as he was racing in Prague on Monday.
World Champion Erik Riss: “This title has a completely different meaning!”
In Marmande, Erik Riss became Long-Track World Champion for the third time, having previously won the title in 2014 and 2016. At one point, it looked as though the 31-year-old from Upper Swabia might have to end his career due to illness.
2027 Speedway Grand Prix: The first permanent wildcard has been awarded – and it’s a surprise
It has been confirmed who from this year’s Speedway Grand Prix will be competing in 2027, as well as those who qualified via the Challenge. Now, the first of the four permanent wildcards has also been announced.
Pardubice: Gold Helmet stays in the Czech Republic – Kai Huckenbeck on the podium
The Gold Helmet final at the major speedway festival in Pardubice took a total of three attempts before it could be completed in full. Local hero Jan Kvech had the fans on their feet.







