The 2003 Speedway Grand Prix season is the ninth season in the Speedway Grand Prix era and is used to determine the Speedway World Champion

Speedway World Championship

The World Championship of Speedway is an international competition between the highest ranked motorcycle speedway riders of the world. Today, it is organised as a series of Speedway Grand Prix events, where points are awarded according to performance in the event and tallied up at the end of each...

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Event format

The system first used in 1998 continued to be adopted with 24 riders, divided into two classes. The eight best would be directly qualified for the "Main Event", while the sixteen others would be knocked out if they finished out of the top two in 4-man heats on two occasions - while they would go through if they finished inside the top two on two occasions. This resulted in 10 heats, where eight proceeded to the Main Event, where exactly the same system was applied to give eight riders to a semi-final.

The semi-finals were then two heats of four, where the top two qualified for a final - there was no consolation final. The 4 finalists scored 25, 20, 18 and 16 points, with 5th and 6th place getting 13, 7th and 8th 11, and after that 8, 8, 7, 7, etc. Places after 8th place were awarded according to the time a rider was knocked out and, secondly, according to position in the last heat he rode in.

Qualification for Grand Prix

The 2003 season had 22 permanent riders and two wild cards at each event. The permanent riders are highlighted in the results table below.

2003 Event Schedule and Winners

Calendar

Date	Grand Prix	Winner
May 17	Europe Speedway Grand Prix of Europe The Speedway Grand Prix of Europe is a speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.-Winners:-See also:* List of Speedway Grand Prix riders...	Tony Rickardsson	results
May 31	Sweden Speedway Grand Prix of Sweden The Speedway Grand Prix of Sweden is a speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.-Winners:-See also:*List of sporting events in Sweden...	Ryan Sullivan	results
June 14	Cardiff Cardiff Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for... , Great Britain Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain The Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain is a speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.-Winners:-See also:...	Nicki Pedersen	results
June 28	Denmark Speedway Grand Prix of Denmark The Speedway Grand Prix of Denmark is a speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.- Winners :- See also :* motorcycle speedway* List of Speedway Grand Prix riders...	Jason Crump	results
July 12	Slovenia Speedway Grand Prix of Slovenia The Speedway Grand Prix of Slovenia was a speedway event that was a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series between 2002 and 2008.-Winners:...	Leigh Adams	results
August 30	Scandinavia Speedway Grand Prix of Scandinavia The Speedway Grand Prix of Scandinavia is a speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.-Winners:-See also:*List of sporting events in Sweden...	Ryan Sullivan	results
September 6	Czech Republic Speedway Grand Prix of Czech Republic The Speedway Grand Prix of Czech Republic is a speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.-Winners:-See also:...	Jason Crump	results
September 20	Poland Speedway Grand Prix of Poland The Speedway Grand Prix of Poland is a speedway event that is a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.-Winners:-See also:...	Tomasz Gollob	results
October 4	Norway Speedway Grand Prix of Norway The Speedway Grand Prix of Norway is a speedway event that was a part of the Speedway Grand Prix Series.-Winners:-Most win: Jason Crump Greg Hancock Tony Rickardsson 1 times...	Greg Hancock	results

Final 2003 standings

Pos.	Rider Name	Pts
1	Nicki Pedersen Nicki Pedersen Nicki Pedersen is a Danish motorcycle speedway rider. He has won the World Championship in 2003, 2007 and 2008 and was a World Cup winner with Denmark in 2006 and 2008. His brother, Ronni Pedersen, has also ridden in the Speedway Grand Prix and World Cup.-Domestic teams:Pedersen began speedway...	152	(20,8,25,16,20,7,18,18,20)
2	Jason Crump Jason Crump Jason Phillip Crump is an Australian international motorcycle speedway rider. He is a three-time Speedway World Champion, a World Cup winner and a former World Under-21 Champion.-Family:...	144	(11,5,20,25,11,16,25,20,11)
3	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...	127	(25,13,18,20,13,6,20,6,6)
4	Leigh Adams Leigh Adams Leigh Scott Adams is an Australian motorcycle speedway rider. He is a multiple Speedway Grand Prix winner and World Team Champion...	126	(11,18,13,11,25,18,11,11,8)
5	Greg Hancock Greg Hancock Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock is an American motorcycle speedway rider.He is a current Speedway World Champion and a multiple World Team champion with USA, with whom he is currently captain...	121	(8,16,16,18,11,13,6,8,25)
6	Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob Tomasz Gollob is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has appeared in every Speedway Grand Prix series since its inaugural season in 1995. His brother Jacek is also a speedway rider.-Career summary:...	111	(16,8,3,13,16,11,8,25,11)
7	Scott Nicholls Scott Nicholls Scott Nicholls is a British speedway rider who is participating in the 2009 Speedway Grand Prix competition and is the captain of the Great Britain speedway team.- Career biography :...	102	(6,2,13,11,18,20,6,13,13)
8	Rune Holta Rune Holta Rune Holta , grew up in Randaberg Norway. He is an international speedway rider who has been a Polish citizen since 2002, allowing him to represent Poland in international competitions and was a member of their Speedway World Cup winning teams in 2005, 2007 & 2010...	98	(13,11,11,13,8,5,16,8,13)
9	Ryan Sullivan Ryan Sullivan Ryan Geoffrey Sullivan Ryan Geoffrey Sullivan Ryan Geoffrey Sullivan (born 20 January 1975, in Fitzroy, Victoria (a suburb of Melbourne) is an Australian international speedway rider.-Early years:...	94	(6,25,7,8,8,25,5,3,7)
10	Andreas Jonsson Andreas Jonsson Andreas Karl Rune Jonsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of the Sweden speedway team that won the World Cup in 2003 and 2004.- Career summary :...	76	(-,2,11,7,7,13,13,7,16)
11	Piotr Protasiewicz Piotr Protasiewicz Piotr Protasiewicz is a Polish international speedway rider. He has ridden for the Polish national team in the Speedway World Cup in 1996 and 2005. He was also World U-21 Champion in 1996....	63	(13,6,8,6,2,3,4,16,5)
12	Lukáš Dryml Lukáš Dryml Lukáš Dryml is an international speedway rider who represented the Czech Republic speedway team in the Speedway World Cup. He is a former former World U-21 and European U-19 Champion. His father Aleš Sr. was also a Czech international rider.He has twice won the European Pairs Championship with...	58	(18,20,8,7,5,-,-,-,-)
13	Mikael Max Mikael Max Karl Mikael Karlsson Max is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the UK for the Wolverhampton Wolves in the Elite League....	52	(7,13,5,1,3,8,7,5,3)
14	Bjarne Pedersen Bjarne Pedersen Bjarne Pedersen is an international motorcycle speedway rider who has represented Denmark in the Speedway World Cup, winning it on two occasions: in 2006 and 2008.-Career summary:...	51	(2,7,4,5,-,3,8,4,18)
15	Tomasz Bajerski Tomasz Bajerski (speedway rider) Tomasz Bajerski is an international motorcycle speedway rider who was riding in 2003 Speedway Grand Prix. He was won Team Polish Champion title in 2001 and Individual U-21 Polish Champion titles in 1993 and 1996....	51	(4,11,7,6,13,5,2,1,2)
16	Lee Richardson Lee Richardson (speedway rider) Lee Stewart Richardson is a British international motorcycle speedway rider. Richardson has represented Great Britain at senior and under-21 level, and has featured in several World Cup tournaments. He was also a fully fledged Grand Prix rider for four seasons from 2003 until 2006...	45	(7,1,4,-,-,8,7,11,7)
17	Hans Andersen Hans Nørgaard Andersen Hans Nørgaard Andersen is a motorcycle speedway rider and captain of the Denmark speedway team that won the Speedway World Cup in 2006 and 2008.- Career summary :...	41	(3,4,-,-,-,11,11,6,6)
18	Mark Loram Mark Loram Mark Roysten Gregory Loram is a former British motorcycle speedway rider who started his career with the Hackney Kestrels in 1987. He is a former World Speedway Champion. In March 2007 Loram broke his thigh and dislocated his arm whilst riding in the opening fixture of the British Elite League...	32	(5,-,-,-,7,4,4,7,5)
19	Todd Wiltshire Todd Wiltshire Todd Wiltshire is a retired Australian motorcycle speedway rider who competed at the highest level of the sport, finishing a career best third in the 1990 Individual Speedway World Championship at the Odsal Stadium in Bradford, England.-Australia:Todd Wiltshire started racing in 1979 at the Lake...	30	(2,5,5,2,1,6,3,3,3)
20	Jason Lyons Jason Lyons Jason Rodney Lyons is an Australian international Motorcycle speedway rider currently riding for the Redcar Bears in the British Premier League. Jason is the son of former rider Rod Lyons...	29	(1,6,2,8,3,2,1,2,4)
21	Peter Karlsson Peter 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....	28	(1,3,6,4,6,-,2,4,2)
22	Bohumil Brhel Bohumil Brhel Bohumil Brhel is a Czech speedway rider and he won the 2001 Individual European Champion title. He won the Czechoslovakian title on six occasions-World Final Appearances:* 1989 - Munich, Olympic Stadium - 16th - 1pt...	26	(5,3,1,5,-,1,5,5,1)
23	Ronni Pedersen Ronni Pedersen Ronni Pedersen is a Danish motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Denmark team at Speedway World Cups. His brother Nicki Ronni Pedersen (born 6 October 1974) is a Danish motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Denmark team at Speedway World Cups. His brother Nicki Ronni Pedersen (born...	23	(-,4,6,3,-,1,-,1,8)
24	Krzysztof Cegielski Krzysztof Cegielski Krzysztof Cegielski is a former Polish speedway rider who was a permanent Speedway Grand Prix rider in 2002 and 2003 season.In 2003 he was involved in a crash on track in a Swedish League match which ended his racing career...	15	(8,7,-,-,-,-,-,-,-)
25	Jarosław Hampel	13	(-,-,-,-,-,-,-,13,-)
26	Tomáš Topinka Tomáš Topinka Tomáš Topinka is a Czech motorcycle speedway rider who participated in Speedway World Cups for Czech Republic team.- Speedway Grand Prix results :- World Championships :* Individual World Championship...	13	(-,-,-,-,-,-,,13-,-)
27	David Howe David Howe (speedway rider) David Peter Howe is a British professional motorcycle speedway rider, who rides for Scunthorpe Scorpions....	8	(-,-,2,-,6,-,-,-,-)
28	Peter Ljung Peter Ljung (speedway rider) Peter Ljung is a Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. He is a two-time Speedway Grand Prix participant: he got wild cards in 2003 and 2004. He was part of the winning Swedish team in the 2003 Speedway World Team Cup...	7	(-,-,-,-,-,7,-,-,-)
29	Roman Povazhny Roman Povazhny Roman Povazhny is a Russian-Polish international motorcycle speedway rider.- Speedway Grand Prix results :- World Championships :* Individual World Championship...	6	(-,-,-,2,4,-,-,-,-)
30	Matej Žagar Matej Žagar Matej Žagar is a Slovenian motorcycle speedway rider who was won Individual Speedway European Champion titles...	5	(-,-,-,-,5,-,-,-,-)
31	Lars Gunnestad Lars Gunnestad Lars Gunnestad is a former Norwegian international motorcycle speedway rider. He won the Individual Speedway Norwegian Championship a record ten times.His son, Lars Daniel, is speedway rider also...	4	(-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,4)
32	David Ruud David Ruud David Ruud is a Swedish motorcycle speedway rider who was won 2003 Speedway World Cup with Swedish team.- World Championships :* Individual World Championship ** 2002 - 38th place...	4	(-,-,-,-,-,4,-,-,-)
33	Charlie Gjedde Charlie Gjedde Charlie Rasmussen Gjedde is an international motorcycle speedway rider who won the Speedway World Cup with Denmark in 2006...	4	(-,-,-,4,-,-,-,-,-)
34	Sebastian Ułamek	4	(4,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-)
35	Izak Šantej Izak Šantej Izak Šantej is a Slovenian motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the Speedway Grand Prix series.Izak Šantej and his wife, Hermina, have three children, Žan, Miha and Sara.- Speedway Grand Prix results :...	4	(-,-,-,-,,4-,-,-,-)
36	Aleš Dryml, Jr. Aleš Dryml, Jr. Aleš Dryml, Jr. is a Czech speedway rider who has won 2004 and 2007 European Pairs Speedway Champion titles. He was permanent rider of 2004 Speedway Grand Prix series. He has twice won the European Pairs Championship with brother Lukáš...	3	(-,-,-,-,-,-,3,-,-)
37	Rafał Kurmański	3	(3,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-)
38	Simon Stead Simon Stead Simon Stead is an international Speedway rider. Simon currently rides for the Swindon Robins in the British Elite League, Masarna in the Swedish League and for Intar Ostrów in the Polish League.-Career Summary:...	3	(-,-,3,-,-,-,-,-,-)
39	Robert Dados Robert Dados Robert Dados was a Polish speedway rider has won World Under-21 titles.- Speedway Grand Prix results :- Career :* Individual World Championship** 1998 - 33rd place...	3	(-,-,-,3,-,-,-,-,-)
40	Joonas Kylmäkorpi Joonas Kylmäkorpi Joonas Kylmäkorpi is a Finnish motorcycle speedway rider. He is the back to back Long Track World Championship,winning in 2010 and 2011, as well as winning the London Riders' Championship the same year....	3	(-,-,-,-,-,2,-,-,1)
41	Rafał Szombierski	2	(-,-,-,-,-,-,-,2,-)
42	Sándor Tihanyi Sándor Tihanyi Sándor Tihanyi is a Hungarian motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Hungary's national team during the 1980s and 1990s.Tihanyi qualified for the 1988 World Final in Vojens, Denmark where he finished 15th with three points...	2	(-,-,-,-,2,-,-,-,-)
43	Jesper B. Jensen Jesper B. Monberg Jesper 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...	1	(-,-,-,1,-,-,-,-,-)
44	Magnus Zetterström Magnus Zetterström Hans Magnus Zetterström is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides for the Poole Pirates in the British Elite League. Zetterström became European Champion in 2002 and won the Premier League Riders Championship in 2006...	1	(-,1,-,-,-,-,-,-,-)
45	Josef Franc Josef Franc Josef Franc is an international motorcycle speedway rider who rides in the UK for the Newcastle Diamonds in the Premier League....	1	(-,-,-,-,-,-,1,-,-)
46	Chris Harris Chris Harris (speedway rider) Christopher Calvin "Chris" Harris in Truro, Cornwall, nicknamed Bomber, is a Great Britain international speedway rider for the Belle Vue Aces in the United Kingdom.- Early career :...	1	(-,-,1,-,-,-,-,-,-)
47	Denis Štojs Denis Štojs Denis Štojs is a Slovenian motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of Slovenia team at 2002 and 2003 Speedway World Cup...	1	(-,-,-,-,1,-,-,-,-)

External links

• List of results from Official Speedway GP site