DANISH & GERMAN SHOOTING STARS SET FOR VOJENS TRAINING CAMP

FIM Speedway GP of Denmark host club Vojens is staging a cross-border training camp with the sport’s future stars as Danish and German riders train at the legendary venue in March.

Around 40 riders have been invited for five days of coaching, culminating in a speedway event on Sunday, March 19 as the stars of tomorrow battle it out, with free admission for spectators.

The event will focus on youth riders in the 85cc, 250cc and 500cc classes, with places set to be split evenly between Danish and German riders. It is hoped the event will also feature three to four female riders from Germany.

The Danish-German project started in 2022 as speedway roared out of the Covid-19 pandemic, which wiped out racing almost completely in both countries in 2020 and caused major difficulties staging events in 2021.

Vojens director Jacob Olsen says the youngsters will gain more than just track time. He said: “The five days offer physical training, sports psychology and healthier dietary guidance.

“But at the same time, we will also provide a setting for fun and socialising for the young riders, before they ride a real meeting at Denmark’s national speedway arena on the Sunday.”

Vojens Speedway Klub, Talentcenter Haderslev and Danmarks Motor Union are all important partners in the Danish-German collaboration, with final plans for the week still being finalised.

It is also hoped the link-up between Vojens Speedway Center and German federation DMSB will become a long-term partnership, extending to gatherings for managers, coaches and volunteers involved in their speedway clubs.

The sport’s biggest stars head to the iconic Vojens Speedway Center on September 16 for the FIM Speedway GP of Denmark – Vojens. The weekend will also see the 2023 FIM Speedway Under-21 world champion crowned in the FIM SGP2 of Denmark on Friday, September 15.

Photo: Frank Cilius