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Skra Warszawa
Warsaw Speedway has consisted of several former motorcycle speedway teams and stadia, including the current major venue for the sport at the Stadion Narodowy. History 1923 to 1939 The origins of speedway in Warsaw began with the founding of two clubs in the city; the first in 1923, when the Polish Motorcycle Club (Polski Klub Motorowy, PKM) were formed. One of its founders was Witold Rychter and the club's members took part in motorcycle and car competitions throughout the interwar period. The second club created in Warsaw was in late 1929, when the Legia Warsaw (sports club) created a motorcycle section, officially celebrating its anniversary on 8 December. The first speedway was raced on 9 November 1930 at the Polish Army Stadium. The progression of speedway in Poland was halted by World War II. 1948 to 1959 It was not until 1948 that the first league season of speedway in Poland was held. The 1948 Polish speedway season contained both PKM Warszawa and Legia Warszawa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorcycle Speedway
Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to simply as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four clockwise, anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. The motorcycles are specialist machines that use only one gear and have no brakes. Racing takes place on a flat oval track usually consisting of soil, dirt, loosely packed shale, or crushed rock (mostly used in Australia and New Zealand). Competitors use this surface to slide their machines sideways, powersliding or broadsiding into the bends. On the straight sections of the track, the motorcycles reach speeds of up to . There are now both domestic and international competitions in a number of countries, including the Speedway World Cup, whilst the highest overall scoring individual in the Speedway Grand Prix events is pronounced the world champion. Speedway is popular in Central Europe, Central and Northern Europe and to a lesser extent in Australia and North America. A variant of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gdańsk
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic Sea, Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, Data for territorial unit 2261000. it is Poland's sixth-largest city and principal seaport. Gdańsk lies at the mouth of the Motława River and is situated at the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay, close to the city of Gdynia and the resort town of Sopot; these form a metropolitan area called the Tricity, Poland, Tricity (''Trójmiasto''), with a population of approximately 1.5 million. The city has a complex history, having had periods of Polish, German and self rule. An important shipbuilding and trade port since the Middle Ages, between 1361 and 1500 it was a member of the Hanseatic League, which influenced its economic, demographic and #Architecture, urban landscape. It also served as Poland's principal seaport and was its largest city since the 15th century until the early 18th century when Warsaw surpassed it. With the Partition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Stadium Warsaw Aerial View 2
National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, census-designated place * National, Nevada, ghost town * National, Utah, ghost town * National, West Virginia, unincorporated community Commerce * National (brand), a brand name of electronic goods from Panasonic * National Benzole (or simply known as National), former petrol station chain in the UK, merged with BP * National Book Store, a bookstore and office supplies chain in the Philippines * National Car Rental, an American rental car company * National Energy Systems, a former name of Eco Marine Power * National Entertainment Commission, a former name of the Media Rating Council * National Motor Vehicle Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1900–1924 * National Radio Company, Malden, Massachusetts, USA 1914–1991 * National Supermarket ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Jankowski
Roman Jankowski (born 5 October 1957 in Kościan, Poland) is a former motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 47 international caps for the Poland speedway team and was twice champion of Poland. Career Jancarz rode from 1976 until 2006. He won the Polish Championship, title twice, in 1981 and again in 1988. Roman has also represented Poland at the World Team Cup. He rode for the Hackney Hawks in 1980 and 1981. Currently he is the youth coach and manager of Unia Leszno. Personal life Roman's three sons, Łukasz, Marcin and Norbert are all speedway riders. World final appearances Individual World Championship * 1987 - Amsterdam, Olympic Stadium - 14th - 8pts * 1988 - Vojens, Speedway Center - 16th -2pts * 1994 - Vojens, Speedway Center - Reserve - 0ptsBamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. World Team Cup * 1980 - Wrocław, Olympic Stadium (with Zenon Plech / Andrzej Huszcza / Edward Jancarz / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Boyce
Craig Vincent Boyce (born 2 August 1967 in Sydney, Australia) is a former motorcycle speedway rider who primarily rode for the Poole Pirates in the British Elite League (speedway), Elite League. After retiring from riding, Boyce became manager of the Australia speedway team, Australian national team until 2012. Boyce is a three-time Australian Individual Speedway Championship, Australian Solo Champion. He won all of his championships (1991 Australian Individual Speedway Championship, 1991, 1996 Australian Individual Speedway Championship, 1996 and 1997 Australian Individual Speedway Championship, 1997) with a 15-point maximum. Career Australia Craig Boyce started riding at the now defunct Liverpool Speedway in western Sydney during the mid-1980s and established himself as one of not only the most promising young riders from New South Wales, but in Australia, finishing third in the 1988 Australian Under-21 Individual Speedway Championship, Australian Under-21 Championship. He w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Smith (speedway Rider)
Andrew Smith (born 25 May 1966) is a retired motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned 29 international caps for the England national speedway team. Career Smith spent the first seven years of his career riding for the Belle Vue Aces from 1982 to 1988. He then joined Bradford Dukes for two British League seasons and began to build a reputation as one of Britain's leading riders. Smith also rode in Australia, including the 1990/91 Australian season when he based himself at Claremont Speedway in Perth, Western Australia. Despite Claremont being almost twice the length of most British tracks, on 18 January 1991 Smith defeated home town hero, and twice Australian Champion Glenn Doyle in the King of Claremont Classic. Smith also finished 2nd to Sweden's Dennis Löfqvist at the 1990 Boxing Day International at the Melbourne Showgrounds. After joining the Coventry Bees in 1992 he went on to win the British Speedway Championship three times in a row in 1993, 1994, and 1995, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Ermolenko
Guy Allen Ermolenko (born November 23, 1960 Maywood, California) is a former motorcycle speedway rider. During his career he was known as Sam Ermolenko. In 1993, he won the Speedway World Championship. Career Early career After originally showing an interest in motocross, Ermolenko began riding in the Californian speedway circuit. As he wore red leathers, former World Champion Barry Briggs suggested the nickname of "The mad Russian" (Due to Sam's family roots) although it is believed this is not something Sam himself was keen on. 1983 to 1992 After some liberal success in California, Ermolenko moved over to the United Kingdom to race for the Poole Pirates for the 1983 British League season. He soon become a big hit with fans in Dorset and was welcomed back in 1984, where he improved his average to 6.71. His breakthorugh year was 1985 because he qualified for the 1985 World Final at Bradford's Odsal Stadium and came within a whisker of winning the World Title, narrowl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polish Speedway First League
The Polish Speedway First League or Ekstraliga 2 (formerly the Liga.1 żużlowa is the second division of motorcycle speedway in Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in the south, bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukrai .... It is below the Ekstraliga and is sponsored by the sports online betting company ewinner. Past winners References {{International speedway Speedway leagues Professional sports leagues in Poland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Polish Speedway Season
The 2002 Polish Speedway season was the 2002 season of motorcycle speedway in Poland. Individual Polish Individual Speedway Championship The 2002 Individual Speedway Polish Championship final was held on 15 August at Toruń. Golden Helmet The 2002 Golden Golden Helmet () organised by the Polish Motor Union (PZM) was the 2002 event for the league's leading riders. The final was held on the 12 October at Bydgoszcz. Criterium of Aces Junior Championship * winner - Artur Bogińczuk Silver Helmet * winner - Krzysztof Kasprzak Bronze Helmet * winner - Robert Umiński Pairs Polish Pairs Speedway Championship The 2002 Polish Pairs Speedway Championship was the 2002 edition of the Polish Pairs Speedway Championship. The final was held on 28 June at Wrocław. Team Team Speedway Polish Championship The 2002 Team Speedway Polish Championship was the 2002 edition of the Team Polish Championship. Polonia Bydgoszcz won the gold medal. Ekstraliga 1.Liga 2.Liga P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwardia Warsaw Stadium
The Gwardia Warsaw Stadium () was a 9,000-capacity multi-use stadium in Warsaw, Poland. It was primarily used for association football and later motorcycle speedway. History The site was originally part of the Mokotów Airport from 1910 to 1947 before being developed for sport. From the 1950s, it contained a football and speedway stadium, training pitches, tennis courts and swimming facilities. In 1955, it was handed over to the Gwardia Warsaw sports club, although the land remained in the ownership of the State Treasury. The facility at Racławicka Street hosted important home fixtures for the Gwardia Warsaw football team, although the most significant ones such as the 1955–56 European Cup and 1957–58 European Cup were held at the Polish Army Stadium. In 1971, the site came under management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In 1993, the 383m long athletics track was removed and in 2000, forty years after the last Warsaw Speedway, speedway in Warsaw the Gwardia War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polish Speedway Second League
The Polish National Speedway League or Krajowa Liga Żużlowa, formerly 2 Liga żużlowa is the third division of motorcycle speedway in Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in the south, bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukrai .... It is below the Ekstraliga and the 2 Ekstraliga (formerly 1 liga). Past winners References {{International speedway Speedway leagues Professional sports leagues in Poland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 Polish Speedway Season
The 2000 Polish Speedway season was the 2000 season of motorcycle speedway in Poland. Individual Polish Individual Speedway Championship The 2000 Individual Speedway Polish Championship final was held on 15 August at Piła. Golden Helmet The 2000 Golden Golden Helmet () organised by the Polish Motor Union (PZM) was the 2000 event for the league's leading riders. The final was held at Wrocław on 29 September. Criterium of Aces Junior Championship * winner - Rafał Okoniewski Silver Helmet * winner - Jarosław Hampel Bronze Helmet * winner - Rafał Chromik Pairs Polish Pairs Speedway Championship The 2000 Polish Pairs Speedway Championship was the 2000 edition of the Polish Pairs Speedway Championship. The final was held on 8 September at Wrocław. Team Team Speedway Polish Championship The 2000 Team Speedway Polish Championship was the 2000 edition of the Team Polish Championship. Polonia Bydgoszcz won the gold medal. Ekstraliga First round Results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
