1998 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany
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The 1998 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany was the second race of the 1998 Speedway Grand Prix
season. It took place on June 6 in the Rottalstadion in Pocking
, Germany
The second Czech Republic SGP, it was won by Swedish rider Tony Rickardsson
, his second career win.
1998 Speedway Grand Prix
The 1998 Speedway Grand Prix season was the fourth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and was used to determine the Speedway World Champion.- Event format :The system used was a new one for the 4th SGP season with 24 riders, divided into two classes...
season. It took place on June 6 in the Rottalstadion in Pocking
Pocking
Pocking is a town in the district of Passau, in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is situated about 30 km south-west of Passau, close to the Austrian border.-History:...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
The second Czech Republic SGP, it was won by Swedish rider Tony Rickardsson
Tony Rickardsson
Tony Rickardsson is a retired Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is widely acknowledged as being the most successful speedway rider of the current era, having won six Speedway World Championship titles in 15 attempts. He has two daughters, Michelle and Natalie with his wife Anna...
, his second career win.
Starting positions draw
The Speedway Grand Prix Commission nominated Gerd Riss, Robert Barth (both from Germany) and Antonín Kasper, Jr. (from Czech Republic) as Wild Card.- Draw 14.
(6) Brian AndersenBrian AndersenBrian Andersen is a Danish international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in Speedway Grand Prix between 1997 and 2001 and 2001 Speedway World Cup. Andersen won Individual Speedway Danish Championship in 1995 and 1999. He won 1991 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship.- External links :*...
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(27) Jacek KrzyżaniakJacek KrzyzaniakJacek Krzyżaniak is a Polish international motorcycle speedway rider; former member of Poland national team who won silver medals at 1997 Speedway World Team Cup and 2001 Speedway World Cup... - Draw 21. (21) Jesper B. JensenJesper B. MonbergJesper Bruun Monberg is a Danish speedway rider who has won the 2005 Individual European Championship, 1997 Under-21 Junior World Championship and 1997 Team World Championship titles. Previously known as Jesper B...
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(25) Peter KarlssonPeter Karlsson (speedway rider)Peter Gunnar Karlsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Belle Vue Aces in the Elite League....