2009 Team Speedway Junior World Championship
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The 2009 Team Speedway Junior World Championship will be the fifth annual FIM
Team Under-21 World Championship
competition since its introduction in 2005. The final will take place on September 5, 2009 in Gorzów Wielkopolski
, Poland
. It will be the second final held in Poland
, but the first in Gorzów; in 2006
, the final took place in Rybnik
, where Poland beat Sweden
, Denmark
and Germany
.
. The other finalist will be determined in two qualifying rounds (semi-finals). In Abensberg
, Germany
on June 1 was Sweden
(3rd place in 2008 Final), Australia
(4th place), Great Britain
and host team Germany
. Five days later in Pardubice
, will be Denmark
(Runner-up in 2008 Final), host team Czech Republic
and Finland
. The Russian team
withdrew and was replaced by a joint team of Croatian
and Slovenian
riders, known as "Adria".
Qualifying Round 1 was won by Sweden (45 points) and they beat host team Germany (40 pts), Australia (35 pts) and Great Britain (26 pts). The top scored rider was Darcy Ward
from Australia (maximum 15 points) and British Tai Woffinden
(15 points also, but in six heats). Qualifying Round 2 was won by host team Czech Republic (56 pts). To the final was qualify second Denmark (55 pts, more than Germany). Adria (Croatia and Slovenia) beat in run-off Finland (both 16 points).
The Final was won be host team and the defending champions Poland (57 points), who they beat Denmark (45 pts), Sweden (32 pts) and Czech Republic (15 pts). The top scored rider was Przemysław Pawlicki
from Poland (maximum 15 points). It was fifth title for Poland team and second for Grzegorz Zengota
, Maciej Janowski
and Artur Mroczka
.
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the governing body of motorcycle racing. It represents 103 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions....
Team Under-21 World Championship
Team Speedway Junior World Championship
The Team Speedway Junior World Championship is an annual speedway event held each year in different countries . The first edition of the competition was in 2005. Current World Champions are Russia team, who won in 2011 Final...
competition since its introduction in 2005. The final will take place on September 5, 2009 in Gorzów Wielkopolski
Gorzów Wielkopolski
Gorzów Wielkopolski is a city in western Poland, on the Warta river. It is the biggest city in the Lubusz Voivodeship with 125,149 inhabitants...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. It will be the second final held in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, but the first in Gorzów; in 2006
2006 Team Speedway Junior World Championship
The 2006 Team Speedway Junior World Championship.-Abensberg :-Kulma :-Final:...
, the final took place in Rybnik
Rybnik
Rybnik is a city in southern Poland, in the Silesian Voivodeship. Rybnik is located close to the border with the Czech Republic and just outside the southern border of the largest urban area in Poland, the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union...
, where Poland beat Sweden
Sweden national speedway team
Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000...
, Denmark
Denmark national speedway team
Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen...
and Germany
Germany national speedway team
The Germany national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Germany.- 2009 Team :A members of 2009 Teams was approval in March 2009 by Deutscher Motor Sport Bund.* Seniors:** Martin Smolinski** Kevin Wölbert** Tobias Kroner...
.
Format
In the final will be the host team and the defending champions PolandPoland national speedway team
The Poland national speedway team is the national motorcycle speedway team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Motor Union . The team is one of the major teams in international speedway and they won the Team World Championship nine times . The team has won 1971 Speedway World Pairs...
. The other finalist will be determined in two qualifying rounds (semi-finals). In Abensberg
Abensberg
Abensberg is a town in the Lower Bavarian district of Kelheim, in Bavaria, Germany, lying around 30 km southwest of Regensburg, 40 km east of Ingolstadt, 50 northwest of Landshut and 100 km north of Munich...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
on June 1 was Sweden
Sweden national speedway team
Sweden are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have been managed by Mats Olsson, who is currently in his 2nd spell, since 2005 after he quit in 2000...
(3rd place in 2008 Final), Australia
Australia national speedway team
Australia are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by former rider, three time Australian Champion and 1994 World #3 Craig Boyce and captained by three time Speedway World Champion Jason Crump...
(4th place), Great Britain
Great Britain national speedway team
The Great Britain national speedway team are one of the major teams in international speedway. The team is managed by Poole Pirates manager Neil Middleditch and the captain is Chris Harris of the Belle Vue Aces....
and host team Germany
Germany national speedway team
The Germany national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Germany.- 2009 Team :A members of 2009 Teams was approval in March 2009 by Deutscher Motor Sport Bund.* Seniors:** Martin Smolinski** Kevin Wölbert** Tobias Kroner...
. Five days later in Pardubice
Pardubice
Pardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle...
, will be Denmark
Denmark national speedway team
Denmark are one of the major teams in international speedway. They are managed by former rider Jan Stæchmann and the current captain is Peterborough Panthers' Hans Andersen...
(Runner-up in 2008 Final), host team Czech Republic
Czech Republic national speedway team
The Czech Republic are one of the major teams in international speedway. They have never won the competition but have appeared in eight finals.- Speedway World Team Cup :- Team U-21 World Championship :- Team U-19 European Championship :...
and Finland
Finland national speedway team
The Finland national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Finland.- Speedway World Cup :...
. The Russian team
Russia national speedway team
Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta...
withdrew and was replaced by a joint team of Croatian
Croatia national speedway team
The Croatia national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Croatia.- Pairs :- European Championships :...
and Slovenian
Slovenia national speedway team
The Slovenia national speedway team are motorcycle speedway national team from Slovenia. They were 2nd in 2006 European Pairs Speedway Championship.- Speedway World Cup :- Riders :- European Pairs Championship :- Team U-21 World Championship :...
riders, known as "Adria".
Results
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Qualifying Round 1 was won by Sweden (45 points) and they beat host team Germany (40 pts), Australia (35 pts) and Great Britain (26 pts). The top scored rider was Darcy Ward
Darcy Ward
Darcy Stephen Ward is an Australian motorcycle speedway rider who won the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Australian Under-21 Championships as well as the 2009 and 2010 World Under-21 Championships...
from Australia (maximum 15 points) and British Tai Woffinden
Tai Woffinden
Tai Woffinden is a speedway rider currently riding for the Wolverhampton Wolves in the British Elite League, and is the son of former speedway rider Rob Woffinden.- Career :...
(15 points also, but in six heats). Qualifying Round 2 was won by host team Czech Republic (56 pts). To the final was qualify second Denmark (55 pts, more than Germany). Adria (Croatia and Slovenia) beat in run-off Finland (both 16 points).
The Final was won be host team and the defending champions Poland (57 points), who they beat Denmark (45 pts), Sweden (32 pts) and Czech Republic (15 pts). The top scored rider was Przemysław Pawlicki
Przemysław Pawlicki
Przemysław Pawlicki is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who is a member of Poland U-21 and U-19 national teams. Pawlicki is a current Team U-21 World Champion and Team U-19 European Champion).- 2008:...
from Poland (maximum 15 points). It was fifth title for Poland team and second for Grzegorz Zengota
Grzegorz Zengota
Grzegorz Zengota is an international speedway rider who was a member of Poland U-21 national team. He has won Under-21 Speedway World Cup twice .- World Championships :...
, Maciej Janowski
Maciej Janowski
Maciej Janowski is a Polish speedway rider who is a member of Poland U-21 and U-19 national teams. He is current Team U-21 World Champion and Team U-19 European Champion.His parents are Piotr and Beata...
and Artur Mroczka
Artur Mroczka
Artur Mroczka is an international speedway rider who is a member of the Poland U-21 national team. In 2008 he won the Team U-21 World Championship, Individual U-19 European Championship and Polish Bronze Helmet...
.
Qualifying Round 1
- 1 June 2009 (14:00) AbensbergAbensbergAbensberg is a town in the Lower Bavarian district of Kelheim, in Bavaria, Germany, lying around 30 km southwest of Regensburg, 40 km east of Ingolstadt, 50 northwest of Landshut and 100 km north of Munich...
, Speedwaystadion Abensberg (Length: 398 m) - Referee:
Mick Bates - Jury President:
Jörgen L. Jensen
Qualifying Round 2
- 6 June 2009 (18:00) was canceled and was restarted on 7 June PardubicePardubicePardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle...
, Speedway track AMK Zlatá přilba Pardubice-Svítkov (Length: 391m) - Referee:
Christian Froschauer - Jury President:
Boris Kotnjek
The Final
- 5 September 2009 (17:00 UTC+2) Gorzów WielkopolskiGorzów WielkopolskiGorzów Wielkopolski is a city in western Poland, on the Warta river. It is the biggest city in the Lubusz Voivodeship with 125,149 inhabitants...
, Edward Jancarz StadiumEdward Jancarz StadiumEdward Jancarz Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland. It is currently used mostly for speedway matches and is the home stadium of Stal Gorzów Wielkopolski in the Speedway Ekstraliga. The stadium has a capacity of 11,115 people and was opened on 1951...
(Length: 329 m) - Referee: Craig Ackroyd
- Jury President:
Janos Nadasdi - As a team squads was declared was changed three riders:
(4) injury in Danish league match on 28 August Dennis AnderssonDennis AnderssonDennis Andersson is a Swedish motorcycle speedway rider who is riding for the Atlas Wrocław in the Polish Speedway Ekstraliga...
→ Kim Nilsson
(1) Patryk DudekPatryk DudekPatryk Dudek is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who is a member of the Polish junior national team. He passed speedway licence test in 2008 season. His father, Sławomir, is a former rider also...
→ Dawid Lampart
(1) injury in a track practice Michael HádekMichael HádekMichael Hádek is a Czech motorcycle speedway rider who is a member of the Czech junior national team.- World Championships :* Individual U-21 World Championship** 2008 - 9th place in the Qualifying Round 5...
→ Václav Milík
See also
- 2009 Speedway World Cup2009 Speedway World CupThe 2009 FIM Speedway World Cup is the ninth FIM Speedway World Cup season. The final took place on 19 July 2009 in Leszno, Poland. The current World Champions are Denmark who won the 2008 final in Vojens, Denmark...
- 2009 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship2009 Individual Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe 2009 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship will be the 2009 version of FIM Individual Under-21 World Championship. The Final will take place on October 4, 2009 in Goričan, Croatia. It will be first Final on Balkans. The current World Champion is Emil Sayfutdinov from Russia who won the...