Swedish membership Västervik has been revealed as host of the 2027 FIM Speedway of Nations Last and SON2, with Speedway GP motion heading to the beautiful coastal metropolis in 2028 and 2029.
Following an settlement with FIM Speedway international promoter Mayfield Sports activities Occasions, senior world-championship motion returns to Västerviks Area for the primary time for the reason that metropolis hosted 2017 FIM Speedway World Cup Semi-Last 2, gained by Sweden.
Subsequent yr’s FIM SON Last – Västervik will characteristic the world’s high seven groups, together with hosts Sweden, as they battle to grow to be 2027 FIM Speedway world workforce champions.
The game’s high eight junior sides, together with Sweden, may even be in motion in 2027 FIM Speedway of Nations – SON2 – Västervik – an epic 28-heat showdown for the FIM Workforce Speedway Underneath-21 World Championship.
The next two years will then see the game’s flagship sequence head to Västerviks Area for the primary time for the 2028 and 2029 FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Västervik.
Dates for the 2027 FIM SON occasions can be confirmed when the complete calendar is launched on the finish of the present FIM Speedway season.
Richard Coleman, founding father of Mayfield Sports activities Occasions, can’t wait to convey SON and Speedway GP motion to Västervik. He mentioned: “It’s very thrilling to be taking the FIM Speedway World Championships to a brand new venue over the following few years.
“Whereas Västervik has hosted FIM SWC Semi-Finals, these are comfortably the most important speedway occasions to have taken place within the metropolis. I wish to thank the membership and the Västervik Municipality for the eagerness they’re placing into making these occasions a actuality.
“Sweden has a wealthy historical past of profitable FIM Speedway World Championships in each workforce and particular person occasions, and this actually is an thrilling time for Västervik and the Swedish riders and followers as we convey three big occasions to town.”
The Västervik membership loved a golden season in 2025, ending its 20-year await a Bauhaus Elitserien championship.
The Swedish nationwide facet, at present managed by Linus Sundstrom, can be hopeful of profitable the FIM SON for the primary time in Västervik.
Niclas Wallander, chairman of Västervik Speedway / Westerviks Motorsportklubb commented: “Västervik Speedway and Westerviks Motorsportklubb are extraordinarily proud and delighted to have the chance to host worldwide FIM occasions in Västervik over the following three years, together with SON2, the FIM Speedway of Nations and the FIM Speedway Grand Prix.
“We wish to prolong our honest because of Mayfield Sports activities Occasions and the FIM for the constructive {and professional} discussions which have led to this collaboration, and for the arrogance they’ve positioned in our membership and our metropolis. Welcoming the most effective riders on the planet to Västervik means an incredible deal each for the game and for the complete area.
“Along with Mayfield Sports activities Occasions, the FIM, our companions, volunteers and the municipality, we sit up for delivering world-class occasions and unforgettable experiences for followers over the approaching years.”
Harald Hjalmarsson, chair of the Municipal Government Board of Västervik, commented:“Västervik is trying ahead to internet hosting this well-known worldwide occasion. We now have a unbelievable speedway crowd with nice ardour and a tremendous ambiance, and we’re excited to welcome each guests and contributors to an actual celebration of speedway in lovely Västervik.”
Micke Teurnberg, sports activities supervisor and advertising and marketing director of Västervik Speedway, commented: “I’m very proud and joyful that Västervik Speedway will now host Speedway GP occasions sooner or later.
“To be part of such a serious worldwide venture is a superb honour. After being concerned within the GP occasions in Hallstavik in 2018 and 2019, and later in Målilla in 2021 and 2022, it feels unbelievable to now work along with all of the passionate individuals in Västervik Speedway membership and Västervik Municipality. We’re actually trying ahead to the long run. It will likely be unbelievable to convey Speedway GP to Västervik.”
Phrases by FIM Speedway – Characteristic Picture courtesy of Taylor Lanning
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