Emil Sayfutdinov in Swedish Kumla in each of the six heats reached the finish line in first position. He did this as the second rider in the history of Speedway European Championships series.
Emil Sayfutdinov is one step from the defense of the championship title. Russian won in great style in Kumla, where the third round of Speedway European Championships series was held. Before the last competition in Ostrow, Russian's got nine point advantage over the second Nicki Pedersen.
Only in the last heat of regular phase Griory Laguta secured qualification to the last chance heat. At first he was hit by Fredrik Lindgren, and then in the re – run he reached the finish line behind Nicki Pedersen. In the grand finale, however, he was only beaten by amazing Emil Sayfutdinov.
On Tuesday, the thirteenth round of Swedish Elitserien was held. In the most interesting match, Piraterna Motala defeated on away match Dackarna 46:44. Visitors secured the victory in the last heat, and the real hero of the meeting was Piotr Pawlicki, who scored 17 points. Antonio Lindbaeck had great meeting in Hallstavik. Swede scored 16 points on his account. Peter Kildemand came back after an injury to racing. Dane scored 9 points and a bonus, but his Lejonen lost with Elit Vetlanda 41:49. In the visiting team 9 points and two bonus scored SEC leader, Emil Sayfutdinov.
Nicki Pedersen took the third place during the third round of Speedway European Championships series in Swedish Kumla . Dane stood on the podium a little bit lucky, because in the final he reached the finish line in last position, but riding in front of him, Antonio Lindbaeck was excluded for exceeding the line of the track with two wheels .
The third round of Speedway European Championships series in Kumla ended with the victory of Emil Sayfutdinov. Russian beat his countryman, Grigory Laguta, Nicki Pedersen and Antonio Lindbaeck in the grand finale.
The thirteenth round of Polish PGE Ekstraliga is behind us. On Friday, in the first meeting, Fogo Unia Leszno defeated SPAR Falubaz Green Mountain 48:42 and finally closed visitors the way to play - offs. In Grudziadz, the local MrGarden GKM defeated in the derby KS Toruń, but the riders from Torun gained a bonus point and are already sure of qualification for the decisive round.
The third round of Speedway European Championships ended with the victory of Emil Sayfutdinov. Russian won with a maximum of points.
Peter Kildemand will not start during the third round of Speedway European Championships in Swedish Kumla. Dane is struggling with a hand injury and is not able to take part in the competition on both Saturday and during Sunday's league match in Poland.
In the historic tradition Kumla appears as a city of shoemakers, and the first mention of this place is from the first half of the nineteenth century. Formerly it was said that in Kumla is more shoemakers than inhabitants.
Would you agree with the statement that competition in Kumla may appear crucial? It will be in Sweden much to gain, but also a lot to lose ... Last year during the third round of SEC in Holsted you obtained an advantage that allowed you to win the gold medal. Do you think there is a chance for a repeat in Kumla?
- It will definitely be hard because every rider rides in order to score a lot of points. Last year I was able to achieve a safe advantage, I hope that this will be the same. We'll see, maybe after Kumla I will be calm and I will start in the competition in Ostrow realxed. For sure I want to get the most out of these event to make my job easier in Ostrow.
So far they met in SEC in four races. Sayfutdinov triumphed three times, Pedersen was better only once, but during the final in Torun. In the Polish league they start in one team, in Sweden last Monday they stood opposite each other again. Who was better this time?
