LIDSEY AIMS TO EXTEND MONSTER ENERGY FIM SWC DREAM

Aussie shooting star Jaimon Lidsey hopes to continue living his Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup dream as he prepares for tonight’s Race Off in Wroclaw.The Roos fell a point short of Final qualification at Semi-Final 2 on Wednesday as Denmark pipped them to victory.Australia now take on three-time FIM SWC winners Sweden, Czech Republic and Race Off debutants France for the one remaining spot in Saturday’s Final alongside hosts Poland, Semi-Final 1 winners Great Britain and Denmark.Lidsey was the Aussies’ star man, scoring a sensational 16 points from a possible 18 on his Monster Energy FIM SWC debut.While he is expecting a tough battle tonight, he’s determined to help the Roos extend their run in the competition into Saturday’s Final as he bids to continue piling up the points for his country.

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POLES PICK SPEEDWAY GP TRIO FOR MONSTER ENERGY FIM SWC FINAL SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY

Reigning champions Poland track all three of their Speedway GP stars as the hosts defend the iconic Ove Fundin Trophy in the Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup Final in Wroclaw on Saturday.Captain and triple Speedway GP world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik leads the men in white and red into action alongside Wroclaw home hero Maciej Janowski, who bids to lift one of the sport’s most prestigious prizes on the Olympic Stadium track where he watched speedway’s legends as a kid.Former world No.2 Patryk Dudek, fresh from finishing third at the Holmgrens Bil FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla also lines up for his country, with four-time Polish champion Janusz Kolodziej and double Speedway GP finalist Dominik Kubera completing a star-studded line-up.The Poles take on Semi-Final 1 victors Great Britain, Semi-Final 2 winners Denmark and the top nation from Friday’s Race Off between Sweden, Australia, Czech Republic and France.While their starting order is not yet confirmed, Poland will wear blue helmets for the Final, with the Danes in red, GB in white and the Race Off winners taking yellow.Dudek is a triple Monster Energy FIM SWC winner, grabbing gold medals in 2013, 2016 and 2017. He relishes the chance to fight for another this Saturday.

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FAMOUS FIVES SET FOR FRIDAY’S MONSTER ENERGY FIM SWC RACE OFF IN WROCLAW

Friday’s Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup Race Off in Wroclaw will feature some famous fives as the starting line-ups are revealed.Sweden, Australia, Czech Republic and France face off in the always-epic Race Off as the teams battle it out to claim one last place in Saturday’s Final alongside hosts Poland, Semi-Final 1 winner Great Britain and Semi-Final 2 victor Denmark.All five nations track the same five riders that featured in their Semi-Final round – but all four team managers have shuffled their riding order, keeping an ace card up their sleeve.Teams select four starters and one reserve at No.5, who can be called into action at any time by the team manager – taking up to five rides, plus an additional tactical substitute outing if their side falls six or more points behind the leading nation.Australia fell just a point short of Semi-Final 2 winners Denmark and name an unchanged team for the Race Off as they line up in the blue helmets.Their starting quartet features Speedway GP trio Jack Holder, Jason Doyle and Max Fricke, with 2020 FIM Speedway Under-21 world champion Jaimon Lidsey joining them after powering to an heroic 16 points on his Monster Energy FIM SWC debut for the Roos.The Aussies also have the option of calling 2012 Speedway GP world champion Chris Holder into action at any time after naming him at No.5. 

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MONSTER ENERGY FIM SWC PARADE IN WROCLAW ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON

All seven nations competing in the Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup Race Off and Final take to the streets of Wroclaw as they ride from the Olympic Stadium to Market Square this afternoon.Departing the iconic Olympic Stadium at 15:30 CET on Harley Davidsons and a vintage bus, along with the Monster Energy crew, the teams will ride into town on the route below – meeting fans in the Market Square (Rynek) at 16:00 CET.Hosts Poland will parade their starting line-up for Saturday, with fellow finalists Great Britain and Denmark joining them – plus Race Off rivals Australia, Sweden, Czech Republic and France.There will then be a special autograph session where fans from Wroclaw, Poland and fans from all over the world can meet their Monster Energy FIM SWC heroes for an autograph or selfie, with the session ending at 16:55 CET.With lots of fans expected, please arrive early to avoid disappointment as the sport’s biggest stars come to the heart of the city ahead of Friday’s Race Off and Saturday’s Final.See you in Wroclaw!

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OLYBET NAMED AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE 2023 FIM SPEEDWAY GP OF LATVIA – RIGA

One of Europe’s leading online gaming and sports betting brands OlyBet will serve as the title sponsor for the 2023 FIM Speedway GP of Latvia – Riga.After reaching an agreement with FIM Speedway GP, OlyBet will be at the heart of the action as the series returns to Latvia after a six-year absence in the sport’s 100th anniversary season. Laura Manciet, FIM Speedway championships director, said: “It is a pleasure to join forces with OlyBet for our Riga event, and we thank them for being part of this much-anticipated weekend. "The OlyBet FIM Speedway GP of Riga – Latvia is the biggest speedway event staged in the Baltic region for over six years, featuring the world’s top riders battling for World Championship points as the series approaches its climax. "This will be a special weekend of racing, also featuring FIM Speedway of Nations – SON2 for the sport’s top under-21 teams, and we look forward to welcoming OlyBet for two nights of epic racing in Riga next month."Corey Plummer, Chairman and CEO of OlyBet and Olympic Entertainment Group, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with FIM Speedway GP to support the return of FIM Speedway to Latvia. "The top championship riders and top under-21s will showcase this exciting and unique racing live in Riga, on local channels and on Eurosport’s network. OlyBet TV, OlyBet Sports Bars and Olympic Entertainment’s Voodoo casino will also feature special race events and promotions during the event days. "I continue to be excited about the opportunities that OlyBet brings to sports fans in Latvia and everywhere OlyBet operates."     TICKETS FOR THE OLYBET 2023 FIM SPEEDWAY GP OF LATVIA - RIGA AND FIM SON2 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW. BOOK HERE.About OlyBetOlyBet, part of Olympic Entertainment Group, is one of Europe’s leading sports entertainment, sports betting, online games and gambling brands. OlyBet Group partners across Europe with clubs in LaLiga, Serie A and with the DP World Tour. Football legend Luka Modrić is an OlyBet brand ambassador and content collaborator. Through its partnerships, OlyBet offers unique experiences for its customers and sports fans. OlyBet creates content and offers gaming and sports entertainment through different platforms: sports betting, casino games, poker, F2P games and e-sports that are available across Europe in more than 150 casinos, 90 sports bars and in multiple online environments. OlyBet initiatives and sponsorships help to support the success of local sports communities and aspiring Olympic athletes. OlyBet TV (https://olybet.tv/) is the sports entertainment and news platform that allows sports fans to watch their favourite content worldwide.OlyBet is part of the IBIA (International Betting Integrity Association), the world’s leading operator-run integrity monitoring body, and provides Responsible Gaming support and technologies in all markets.  

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