Emil Saifutdinov
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) is a Russia
n motorcycle speedway
rider and member of the Russian national teams (senior and U-21)
. He won the 2007
and 2008
Under-21 World Championship. He is a permanent rider of the 2010 Speedway Grand Prix
.
In international competitions he started in Individual U-19 European Championship
. In Semi-Final C in Daugavpils
, Latvia
he was won qualification to the Final. But he was too young and was not allowed to take part – the minimum age of a rider is 16 years of age at the start of each year.
In 2006, he signed for Polish
team Polonia Bydgoszcz
, the then Polish League Runner-up. On 9 April 2006, he rode in his first meeting in the Polish Ekstraliga
(Wrocław vs Bydgoszcz 53:37). He started in only one heat – finishing last behind Tomasz Gapiński
, Hans N. Andersen and Piotr Protasiewicz
. On 23 March 2006, (Bydgoszcz vs Tarnów
44:46) he scored his first points in the Ekstraliga (finishing second behind with his team mate Krzysztof Buczkowski
, he beat Paweł Hlib and Kamil Zieliński). Polonia Bydgoszcz finished 3rd in Polish Championship - Emil's Average was 1.353 (38th place). He started in Team U-21 Polish Championship
– Polonia finished 2nd place in Qualifying Group C.
Sayfutdinov did not race in the Russian league in 2006, therefore he could not defended his titles, and the Motorcycle Federation of Russia did not nominate him for any international competitions.
In 2007, Sayfutdinov remained with Polonia Bydgoszcz
in Poland. It was very bad season for Bydgoszcz – they finished last in the Ekstraliga
and were relegated from the top division for first time in their history. Sayfutdinov's average was 1.463 (36th place). He also made his debut in the Swedish Elitserien
with Masarna Avesta
who finished in 5th place in league.
He returned to Russian league in 2007 with Mega-Lada Togliatti. Sayfutdinov won the Russian League Championship title and a bronze medal in Russian Pairs Championship. Mega-Lada took part in the European Club Champions' Cup
– Sayfutdinov scored 0 points – but his team came 3rd in final. In the Individual under-21 Russian Championship he finished second.
In June, Sayfutdinov took part in the Team U-21 World Championship
. Sayfutdinov was Russia's
top points scorer in the Qualifying Round 1, but Russia finished last and were knocked out of the competition. With the senior team – in July – he participated in the 2007 Speedway World Cup
with Russia, finishing in sixth place. After winning the quarter and semi-finals, he qualified to the Individual U-21 World Championship Final
. On 9 September 2007, Emil Sayfutdinov became the World Under-21 Champion for the first time with a 15 point maximum score, breaking the track record twice during the meeting.
in Polish First League (second division). Polonia won league were promoted back to the Ekstraliga. In Swedish Elitserien he rode for Masarna Avesta
, who were relegated after finishing the season in last place. In Russia, with Mega-Lada Togliatti, he won league championship title again. Sayfutdinov won Individual U-21 Russian Champion title and won the silver medal in the Russian Senior Championship. With Mega-Lada he took part in the European Club Champions' Cup Final
and won the European Club title.
In June, he started in Team U-21 World Championship Qualifying Round 1
, but the Russian team
finished last again. In July, he participated in the 2008 Speedway World Cup
. In the semi-final he was the top point scorer for Russia with 14 points. Sayfutdinov did not take part in the race-off because he was taking part in the Individual U-21 World Championship Semi-Final
, where he won qualification to the final. On 4 October 2008, he defended his World Under-21 Champion title, becoming the first rider to ever do so. In the final he beat Chris Holder
again, and Jurica Pavlic
.
He started in the 2009 Speedway Grand Prix Qualification
, but in the "Qualifying Round 3" he finished 8th and was knocked out of the competition. On 2008-10-28 Speedway Grand Prix Promoter and the SGP Commission nominated him as "permanent wild card" to 2009 Speedway Grand Prix
.
(Poland
), Piraterna Motala (Sweden
), Vojens Speedway Klub (Denmark
and Turbina Balakovo (Russia). Sayfutdinov with Denis Gizatullin
and Andrey Kudryashov
was won Pairs Russia Cup for Turbina Balakovo; Emil scored maximum 16 points and 2 bonus in six heats.
.
But in the Czech Grand Prix, Emil was involved in a serious crash, and he was broken his arm in that competition.
But now Emil is back again, and hopefully he will complete this season in the best way he can do.
----
Emil Sayfutdinov resign from Individual U-21 World Championship
, because he started in four league and Grand Prix and it is too much meeting for him. Sayfutdinov was nominated to Russia team
to Team U-21 World Championship Qualifying Round 2
, but Russia was withdrew. In July, he will be participated in the 2009 Speedway World Cup
for Russia.
It is Sayfutdinov's first season in the Speedway Grand Prix
(SGP) and at 19 years old, he is the youngest permanent rider in SGP history. He made his debut on 25 April at the Czech Grand Prix
in Prague. In his first heat (heat 3), he was second to Jason Crump
. In heat 15, he won his first SGP heat – beating Grzegorz Walasek
, Sebastian Ułamek and Chris Harris
. Sayfutdinov qualified for the final which he won, making him the youngest ever rider to win a Grand Prix. On the 27th June at the British GP in Cardiff, on heat 5 Emil had a fight on the track with Scott Nicholls. The final round of 2009 season will be at his home track in Bydgoszcz, Poland
.
father Damir and Russian
mother Tamara; his brother, Denis
(born 2 June 1981) is also a speedway rider. Denis was a member of the Russian team during the 2002 Speedway World Cup
and 2004 Speedway World Cup Qualification
.
In March 2009, Sayfutdinov gained Polish
citizenship. Before the 2010 season, his Polish club Polonia Bydgoszcz
applied to Main Commission of Speedway Sport
(GKSŻ) for exempted him from the Polish speedway licence (Licencja "Ż") exam for his individual honours (including bronze medal in the 2009 Speedway Grand Prix
and two Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
titles). GKSŻ excepted him and on April 22, 2010 confirmed Sayfutdinov as domestic rider and known as Emil Sajfutdinow. In the Speedway Ekstraliga
minimum three riders must has Polish licency. In international competitions he will continue to represent Russia.
He currently lives at the Zielona Tarasy (Green Terrace) residential estate in Bydgoszcz, Poland
.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
) is a Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway
Motorcycle speedway, usually referred to as speedway, is a motorcycle sport involving four and sometimes up to six riders competing over four anti-clockwise laps of an oval circuit. Speedway motorcycles use only one gear and have no brakes and racing takes place on a flat oval track usually...
rider and member of the Russian national teams (senior and U-21)
Russia national speedway team
Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta...
. He won the 2007
2007 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
Final standing:# Emil Saifutdinov # Chris Holder # Paweł Hlib -Calendar:-Herxheim:*Qualifying round 1*April 22, 2007 Herxheim*Referee: Niels M...
and 2008
2008 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
The 2008 Individual Speedway Junior World ChampionshipEmil Saifutdinov from the Russia speedway team is the defending World champion.-Calendar:- Allocation :- Norden :*Qualifying Round 1*May 18, 2008 Norden*Referee:...
Under-21 World Championship. He is a permanent rider of the 2010 Speedway Grand Prix
2010 Speedway Grand Prix
The 2010 Speedway Grand Prix season was the 16th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, and decided the 65th FIM Speedway World Championship. It was the tenth series under the promotion of Benfield Sports International, an IMG company...
.
2005
Sayfutdinov gained his speedway licence in 2005, just before his 16th birthday. He started his career in the Russian league with Mega-Lada Togliatti. His team won the Russian Champion title, and Sayfutdinov was one Mega-Lada's best riders with an average of 2.271 (15th place in league). He won the Individual under-21 Russian Championship and was 6th in the Russian Senior Championship. He also won the Russian Pairs Championship title with Mega-Lada that year.In international competitions he started in Individual U-19 European Championship
Individual Speedway Junior European Championship
The Individual Speedway Junior European Championship is an annual speedway event held each year organized by the European Motorcycle Union since 1998.-Championship History:...
. In Semi-Final C in Daugavpils
Daugavpils
Daugavpils is a city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city gets its name. Daugavpils literally means "Daugava Castle". With a population of over 100,000, it is the second largest city in the country after the capital Riga, which is located some...
, Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
he was won qualification to the Final. But he was too young and was not allowed to take part – the minimum age of a rider is 16 years of age at the start of each year.
2006
Speedway in Poland
Speedway is one of the most popular sports in Poland. The Polish Extraleague has the highest average attendances for any sport in Poland...
team Polonia Bydgoszcz
Polonia Bydgoszcz
ŻKS Polonia Bydgoszcz is a Polish speedway team based in Bydgoszcz who currently race in the Speedway Ekstraliga . The club has won the Polish Speedway League Championship seven times, the latest in 2002, and European Team Championship three times, the latest in 2001.- Club history :* 1920 -...
, the then Polish League Runner-up. On 9 April 2006, he rode in his first meeting in the Polish Ekstraliga
Speedway Ekstraliga
The Speedway Ekstraliga is the top division of speedway in Poland. It has been called the "richest and most popular speedway league in the world" and attracts riders from all over the world...
(Wrocław vs Bydgoszcz 53:37). He started in only one heat – finishing last behind Tomasz Gapiński
Tomasz Gapinski
Tomasz Gapiński is an international motorcycle speedway rider who was riding in 2007 Speedway Grand Prix of Europe...
, Hans N. Andersen and 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....
. On 23 March 2006, (Bydgoszcz vs Tarnów
Unia Tarnów
Unia Tarnów is a Polish soccer, basketball and speedway team, based in the southern city of Tarnów. Their home arena is Hala Unii.Football stadium: Stadion Miejski w Tarnowie, 16,000 capacity.- 2006/2007 season in basketball :...
44:46) he scored his first points in the Ekstraliga (finishing second behind with his team mate Krzysztof Buczkowski
Krzysztof Buczkowski
Krzysztof Buczkowski is a Polish speedway rider and has ridden for the Polish national junior team.He started speedway in 2002 with Piła, riding for GKM Grudziądz...
, he beat Paweł Hlib and Kamil Zieliński). Polonia Bydgoszcz finished 3rd in Polish Championship - Emil's Average was 1.353 (38th place). He started in Team U-21 Polish Championship
Team Speedway Junior Polish Championship
The Team Speedway Polish Championship is an annual speedway event held each year in different polish clubs organized by the Polish Motor Union since 1978....
– Polonia finished 2nd place in Qualifying Group C.
Sayfutdinov did not race in the Russian league in 2006, therefore he could not defended his titles, and the Motorcycle Federation of Russia did not nominate him for any international competitions.
2007
Polonia Bydgoszcz
ŻKS Polonia Bydgoszcz is a Polish speedway team based in Bydgoszcz who currently race in the Speedway Ekstraliga . The club has won the Polish Speedway League Championship seven times, the latest in 2002, and European Team Championship three times, the latest in 2001.- Club history :* 1920 -...
in Poland. It was very bad season for Bydgoszcz – they finished last in the Ekstraliga
2007 Speedway Ekstraliga
The 2007 Speedway Ekstraliga season is the 8th since its establishment. The first fixtures of the season are scheduled for April 8, 2007, and the season will end on October 7, 2007...
and were relegated from the top division for first time in their history. Sayfutdinov's average was 1.463 (36th place). He also made his debut in the Swedish Elitserien
Elitserien (speedway)
Elitserien is the highest league in the league system of speedway in Sweden and currently comprises the top 9 Swedish speedway teams. The first season began in 1982...
with Masarna Avesta
Masarna
MasarnaAvesta is a defunct motorcycle speedway club from Avesta, Sweden. They were the Swedish Elite League champions in 2000 and 2004.-History:...
who finished in 5th place in league.
He returned to Russian league in 2007 with Mega-Lada Togliatti. Sayfutdinov won the Russian League Championship title and a bronze medal in Russian Pairs Championship. Mega-Lada took part in the European Club Champions' Cup
2007 European Speedway Club Champions' Cup
The 2007 European Speedway Club Champions' Cup.- Calendar :- Goričan :*Semi-Final 1*July 21, 2007 Goričan*Referee: Istvan Darago*Attendance: ?*Best Time: ?|width=50% valign=top|- Rivne :*Semi-Final 1*July 21, 2007 Rivne...
– Sayfutdinov scored 0 points – but his team came 3rd in final. In the Individual under-21 Russian Championship he finished second.
In June, Sayfutdinov took part in the Team U-21 World Championship
2007 Team Speedway Junior World Championship
The 2007 Team Speedway Junior World Championship is the 3rd FIM Team Speedway Junior World Championship season. The Final took place on September 23rd 2007 in Abensberg, Germany....
. Sayfutdinov was Russia's
Russia national speedway team
Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta...
top points scorer in the Qualifying Round 1, but Russia finished last and were knocked out of the competition. With the senior team – in July – he participated in the 2007 Speedway World Cup
2007 Speedway World Cup
The 2007 Speedway World Cup was the 7th FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on July 21, 2007 in the Alfred Smoczyk Stadium in Leszno, Poland. The tournament was won by host team Poland and they beat defending champion Denmark , Australia and Great Britain in the...
with Russia, finishing in sixth place. After winning the quarter and semi-finals, he qualified to the Individual U-21 World Championship Final
2007 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
Final standing:# Emil Saifutdinov # Chris Holder # Paweł Hlib -Calendar:-Herxheim:*Qualifying round 1*April 22, 2007 Herxheim*Referee: Niels M...
. On 9 September 2007, Emil Sayfutdinov became the World Under-21 Champion for the first time with a 15 point maximum score, breaking the track record twice during the meeting.
2008
In 2008, Sayfutdinov remained with Polonia BydgoszczPolonia Bydgoszcz
ŻKS Polonia Bydgoszcz is a Polish speedway team based in Bydgoszcz who currently race in the Speedway Ekstraliga . The club has won the Polish Speedway League Championship seven times, the latest in 2002, and European Team Championship three times, the latest in 2001.- Club history :* 1920 -...
in Polish First League (second division). Polonia won league were promoted back to the Ekstraliga. In Swedish Elitserien he rode for Masarna Avesta
Masarna
MasarnaAvesta is a defunct motorcycle speedway club from Avesta, Sweden. They were the Swedish Elite League champions in 2000 and 2004.-History:...
, who were relegated after finishing the season in last place. In Russia, with Mega-Lada Togliatti, he won league championship title again. Sayfutdinov won Individual U-21 Russian Champion title and won the silver medal in the Russian Senior Championship. With Mega-Lada he took part in the European Club Champions' Cup Final
2008 European Speedway Club Champions' Cup
The 2008 European Speedway Club Champions' Cup.- Calendar :- Allocation :- Semi-Final :*Semi-Final*May 31, 2008 Daugavpils*Referee: ?*Attendance: ?*Best Time: ?- Final :*Final*September 6, 2008 Slaný*Referee: ?...
and won the European Club title.
In June, he started in Team U-21 World Championship Qualifying Round 1
2008 Team Speedway Junior World Championship
The 2008 Team Speedway Junior World Championship was the fourth FIM World Team Junior Championship. The final took place on 21 September 2008, in Holsted, Denmark. The championship was won by the Polish junior team who were the defending champions from 2007...
, but the Russian team
Russia national speedway team
Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta...
finished last again. In July, he participated in the 2008 Speedway World Cup
2008 Speedway World Cup
The 2008 FIM Nordicbet Speedway World Cup is the 8th FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on July 19 2008 in Vojens, Denmark...
. In the semi-final he was the top point scorer for Russia with 14 points. Sayfutdinov did not take part in the race-off because he was taking part in the Individual U-21 World Championship Semi-Final
2008 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
The 2008 Individual Speedway Junior World ChampionshipEmil Saifutdinov from the Russia speedway team is the defending World champion.-Calendar:- Allocation :- Norden :*Qualifying Round 1*May 18, 2008 Norden*Referee:...
, where he won qualification to the final. On 4 October 2008, he defended his World Under-21 Champion title, becoming the first rider to ever do so. In the final he beat Chris Holder
Chris Holder
Chris Holder is a speedway rider currently riding for the Poole Pirates in the British Elite League. He became the Australian Individual Speedway Champion in 2008 and followed up with wins in 2010 and 2011 as well as winning the Australian Under-21 Championship in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008...
again, and Jurica Pavlic
Jurica Pavlic
Jurica Pavlic is a Croatian speedway rider. He was the 2007 Individual European Champion and winner of the 2006 Under-19 Individual European Championship. He rides for Unia Leszno in the Polish Ekstraliga and the Swindon Robins in the British Elite League...
.
He started in the 2009 Speedway Grand Prix Qualification
2009 Speedway Grand Prix Qualification
The 2009 Individual Speedway World Championship Grand Prix Qualification Meetings are a series of speedway meetings used to determine the three riders and one reserve who qualify for the 2009 Speedway Grand Prix...
, but in the "Qualifying Round 3" he finished 8th and was knocked out of the competition. On 2008-10-28 Speedway Grand Prix Promoter and the SGP Commission nominated him as "permanent wild card" to 2009 Speedway Grand Prix
2009 Speedway Grand Prix
The 2009 Speedway Grand Prix season will be the 15th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, and will decide the 64th Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Speedway World Championship...
.
2009
During the 2009 season he is riding for Polonia BydgoszczPolonia Bydgoszcz
ŻKS Polonia Bydgoszcz is a Polish speedway team based in Bydgoszcz who currently race in the Speedway Ekstraliga . The club has won the Polish Speedway League Championship seven times, the latest in 2002, and European Team Championship three times, the latest in 2001.- Club history :* 1920 -...
(Poland
2009 Speedway Ekstraliga
The 2009 Speedway Ekstraliga is the 10th Speedway Ekstraliga season, the top division of Team Speedway Polish Championship. The Ekstraliga have eight teams competing The 2009 Speedway Ekstraliga (known as the CenterNet Mobile Speedway Ekstraliga for sponsorship reasons) is the 10th Speedway...
), Piraterna Motala (Sweden
Elitserien (speedway)
Elitserien is the highest league in the league system of speedway in Sweden and currently comprises the top 9 Swedish speedway teams. The first season began in 1982...
), Vojens Speedway Klub (Denmark
Danish Speedway League
The Danish Speedway League is the top division of motorcycle speedway in Denmark.- 2008 season :The 2008 season was won by Slangerup; they beat Esbjerg and Holsted.- 2009 season :- See also :* Sports in Denmark...
and Turbina Balakovo (Russia). Sayfutdinov with Denis Gizatullin
Denis Gizatullin
Denis Gizatullin is an international motorcycle speedway rider who is a captain of the Russian national team.- World Championships :* Individual U-21 World Championship** 2004 Wrocław - 14th place...
and Andrey Kudryashov
Andrey Kudryashov
Andrey Kudryashov is a Russian speedway rider who ride for Wanda Kraków in the Polish Second League .-2009:Andrey Kudryashov was won Individual Under-19 Russian Champion title scoring 15 points maximum score...
was won Pairs Russia Cup for Turbina Balakovo; Emil scored maximum 16 points and 2 bonus in six heats.
2010
Emil was starting the season in the best way, with a third place in the Polish Grand Prix in LesznoLeszno
Leszno is a town in central Poland with 63,955 inhabitants . Situated in the southern part of the Greater Poland Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously the capital of the Leszno Voivodeship . The town has county status.-History:...
.
But in the Czech Grand Prix, Emil was involved in a serious crash, and he was broken his arm in that competition.
But now Emil is back again, and hopefully he will complete this season in the best way he can do.
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Emil Sayfutdinov resign from Individual U-21 World Championship
2009 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
The 2009 Individual Speedway Junior World Championship will be the 2009 version of FIM Individual Under-21 World Championship. The Final will take place on October 4, 2009 in Goričan, Croatia. It will be first Final on Balkans. The current World Champion is Emil Sayfutdinov from Russia who won the...
, because he started in four league and Grand Prix and it is too much meeting for him. Sayfutdinov was nominated to Russia team
Russia national speedway team
Russia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta...
to Team U-21 World Championship Qualifying Round 2
2009 Team Speedway Junior World Championship
The 2009 Team Speedway Junior World Championship will be the fifth annual FIM Team Under-21 World Championship competition since its introduction in 2005. The final will take place on September 5, 2009 in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland...
, but Russia was withdrew. In July, he will be participated in the 2009 Speedway World Cup
2009 Speedway World Cup
The 2009 FIM Speedway World Cup is the ninth FIM Speedway World Cup season. The final took place on 19 July 2009 in Leszno, Poland. The current World Champions are Denmark who won the 2008 final in Vojens, Denmark...
for Russia.
It is Sayfutdinov's first season in the Speedway Grand Prix
Speedway Grand Prix
Speedway Grand Prix are a series of stand-alone speedway events over the course of a season used to determine the Speedway World Champion. As of 2008, all of the events take place in Europe.- Event format :...
(SGP) and at 19 years old, he is the youngest permanent rider in SGP history. He made his debut on 25 April at the Czech Grand Prix
2009 Speedway Grand Prix of Czech Republic
The 2009 Speedway Grand Prix of Czech Republic will be the first race of the 2009 Speedway Grand Prix season. It took place on 25 April in the Markéta Stadium in Prague, Czech Republic. Czech Republic Grand Prix was won by Russian rider Emil Sayfutdinov....
in Prague. In his first heat (heat 3), he was second to 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:...
. In heat 15, he won his first SGP heat – beating Grzegorz Walasek
Grzegorz Walasek
Grzegorz Walasek is a Polish speedway rider who has ridden for the Polish national team and has also competed in the Speedway Grand Prix series.For his sport achievements, he received:...
, Sebastian Ułamek and 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 :...
. Sayfutdinov qualified for the final which he won, making him the youngest ever rider to win a Grand Prix. On the 27th June at the British GP in Cardiff, on heat 5 Emil had a fight on the track with Scott Nicholls. The final round of 2009 season will be at his home track in Bydgoszcz, Poland
2009 Speedway Grand Prix of Poland
- Heat after heat :# Gollob, Crump, Andersen, Harris# - Heat after heat :# (65,25) Gollob, Crump, Andersen, Harris# - Heat after heat :# (65,25) Gollob, Crump, Andersen, Harris# (65,75 Adams, Hancock, Walasek, Lindgren (F4)# (65,37) Pedersen, Jonsson, Nicholls, Ułamek# (66,06) Holta, Sayfutdinov,...
.
Personal life
His parents are TatarTatars
Tatars are a Turkic speaking ethnic group , numbering roughly 7 million.The majority of Tatars live in the Russian Federation, with a population of around 5.5 million, about 2 million of which in the republic of Tatarstan.Significant minority populations are found in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,...
father Damir and Russian
Russians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
mother Tamara; his brother, Denis
Denis Saifutdinov
Denis Damirovich Saifutdinov is a Russian motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the 2002 Speedway World Cup for Russia.Saifutdinov was born into a Tatar family. His parents are Damir and Tamara; his brother, Emil Saifutdinov is also a speedway rider...
(born 2 June 1981) is also a speedway rider. Denis was a member of the Russian team during the 2002 Speedway World Cup
2002 Speedway World Cup
The 2002 Speedway World Cup was the 2nd FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on August 10, 2002 in Peterborough, Great Britain...
and 2004 Speedway World Cup Qualification
2004 Speedway World Cup Qualification
The 2004 Speedway World Cup Qualification was a two events of motorcycle speedway meetings used to determine the two national teams who qualify for the 2004 Speedway World Cup...
.
In March 2009, Sayfutdinov gained Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
citizenship. Before the 2010 season, his Polish club Polonia Bydgoszcz
Polonia Bydgoszcz
ŻKS Polonia Bydgoszcz is a Polish speedway team based in Bydgoszcz who currently race in the Speedway Ekstraliga . The club has won the Polish Speedway League Championship seven times, the latest in 2002, and European Team Championship three times, the latest in 2001.- Club history :* 1920 -...
applied to Main Commission of Speedway Sport
Main Commission of Speedway Sport
The Main Commission of Speedway Sport is governs the sport of motorcycle speedway on behalf of the Polish Motor Union . The members are appointed by the PZM...
(GKSŻ) for exempted him from the Polish speedway licence (Licencja "Ż") exam for his individual honours (including bronze medal in the 2009 Speedway Grand Prix
2009 Speedway Grand Prix
The 2009 Speedway Grand Prix season will be the 15th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, and will decide the 64th Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Speedway World Championship...
and two Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
Individual Speedway Junior World Championship
The Individual Speedway Junior World Championship is an annual speedway event held each year organized by the International Motorcycling Federation since 1977...
titles). GKSŻ excepted him and on April 22, 2010 confirmed Sayfutdinov as domestic rider and known as Emil Sajfutdinow. In the Speedway Ekstraliga
Speedway Ekstraliga
The Speedway Ekstraliga is the top division of speedway in Poland. It has been called the "richest and most popular speedway league in the world" and attracts riders from all over the world...
minimum three riders must has Polish licency. In international competitions he will continue to represent Russia.
He currently lives at the Zielona Tarasy (Green Terrace) residential estate in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
Speedway Grand Prix results
World Championships
- Individual World Championship (Speedway Grand PrixSpeedway Grand PrixSpeedway Grand Prix are a series of stand-alone speedway events over the course of a season used to determine the Speedway World Champion. As of 2008, all of the events take place in Europe.- Event format :...
)- 20092009 Speedway Grand PrixThe 2009 Speedway Grand Prix season will be the 15th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, and will decide the 64th Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Speedway World Championship...
- as permanent rider
- 2009
- Team World Championship (Speedway World CupSpeedway World CupThe Speedway World Cup is an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The first edition of the competition in the current format was in 2001 and it replaced the old World Team Cup competition.-Format:...
)- 20072007 Speedway World CupThe 2007 Speedway World Cup was the 7th FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on July 21, 2007 in the Alfred Smoczyk Stadium in Leszno, Poland. The tournament was won by host team Poland and they beat defending champion Denmark , Australia and Great Britain in the...
- 6th place - 20082008 Speedway World CupThe 2008 FIM Nordicbet Speedway World Cup is the 8th FIM Speedway World Cup season. The Final took place on July 19 2008 in Vojens, Denmark...
- 6th place (started in Semi-Final only) - 20092009 Speedway World CupThe 2009 FIM Speedway World Cup is the ninth FIM Speedway World Cup season. The final took place on 19 July 2009 in Leszno, Poland. The current World Champions are Denmark who won the 2008 final in Vojens, Denmark...
- 4th place
- 2007
- Individual U-21 World ChampionshipIndividual Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe Individual Speedway Junior World Championship is an annual speedway event held each year organized by the International Motorcycling Federation since 1977...
(Under-21 World Championship)- 20072007 Individual Speedway Junior World ChampionshipFinal standing:# Emil Saifutdinov # Chris Holder # Paweł Hlib -Calendar:-Herxheim:*Qualifying round 1*April 22, 2007 Herxheim*Referee: Niels M...
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Poland Ostrów Wlkp.Ostrów WielkopolskiOstrów Wielkopolski is a town in central Poland with 72,360 inhabitants , situated in the Greater Poland Voivodeship; the seat of Ostrów Wielkopolski County.-History:Recently, a small fortified dwelling dating from the 10th century was discovered on the north-east side of...
- World Champion (15 points) - 20082008 Individual Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe 2008 Individual Speedway Junior World ChampionshipEmil Saifutdinov from the Russia speedway team is the defending World champion.-Calendar:- Allocation :- Norden :*Qualifying Round 1*May 18, 2008 Norden*Referee:...
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Czech Republic PardubicePardubicePardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle...
- World Champion (14 points)
- 2007
- Team U-21 World ChampionshipTeam Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe Team Speedway Junior World Championship is an annual speedway event held each year in different countries . The first edition of the competition was in 2005. Current World Champions are Russia team, who won in 2011 Final...
(U-21 Speedway World Cup)- 20072007 Team Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe 2007 Team Speedway Junior World Championship is the 3rd FIM Team Speedway Junior World Championship season. The Final took place on September 23rd 2007 in Abensberg, Germany....
- 4th place in Qualifying Round 2 - 20082008 Team Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe 2008 Team Speedway Junior World Championship was the fourth FIM World Team Junior Championship. The final took place on 21 September 2008, in Holsted, Denmark. The championship was won by the Polish junior team who were the defending champions from 2007...
- 4th place in Qualifying Round 1 - 20092009 Team Speedway Junior World ChampionshipThe 2009 Team Speedway Junior World Championship will be the fifth annual FIM Team Under-21 World Championship competition since its introduction in 2005. The final will take place on September 5, 2009 in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland...
- team withdrew from Qualifying Round 2
- 2007
European Championships
- European Club Champions' CupEuropean Speedway Club Champions' CupThe European Speedway Club Champions' Cup is an annual speedway event held each year in different clubs organized by the European Motorcycle Union since 1998.-Previous winners:-Medals classification:-See also:* motorcycle speedway...
- 20072007 European Speedway Club Champions' CupThe 2007 European Speedway Club Champions' Cup.- Calendar :- Goričan :*Semi-Final 1*July 21, 2007 Goričan*Referee: Istvan Darago*Attendance: ?*Best Time: ?|width=50% valign=top|- Rivne :*Semi-Final 1*July 21, 2007 Rivne...
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MiskolcMiskolcMiskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, mainly with heavy industrial background. With a population close to 170,000 Miskolc is the fourth largest city of Hungary It is also the county capital of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and the regional centre of Northern Hungary.- Geography :Miskolc is located...
- 3rd place (0 points) - 20082008 European Speedway Club Champions' CupThe 2008 European Speedway Club Champions' Cup.- Calendar :- Allocation :- Semi-Final :*Semi-Final*May 31, 2008 Daugavpils*Referee: ?*Attendance: ?*Best Time: ?- Final :*Final*September 6, 2008 Slaný*Referee: ?...
- SlanýSlanýThe Royal town1 of Slaný is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, located about 25 km northwest of Prague. The town is part of the Prague metropolitan area....
- Winner (13 points)
- 2007
Domestic competitions
- Individual Speedway Russian Junior Championship
- 2005 - Winner
- 2007 - Silver medal
- 2008 - Winner
- Russian Pairs Speedway Championship
- 2005 - Winner
- 2007 - Bronze medal
- 2009 - Winner
- Team Polish ChampionshipTeam Speedway Polish ChampionshipThe Team Speedway Polish Championship is an annual speedway event held each year in different polish clubs organized by the Polish Motor Union since 1948....
- 2006 - 3rd with BydgoszczPolonia BydgoszczŻKS Polonia Bydgoszcz is a Polish speedway team based in Bydgoszcz who currently race in the Speedway Ekstraliga . The club has won the Polish Speedway League Championship seven times, the latest in 2002, and European Team Championship three times, the latest in 2001.- Club history :* 1920 -...
- 20072007 Speedway EkstraligaThe 2007 Speedway Ekstraliga season is the 8th since its establishment. The first fixtures of the season are scheduled for April 8, 2007, and the season will end on October 7, 2007...
- 8th place with Bydgoszcz - 20082008 Team Speedway Polish ChampionshipThe 2008 Team Speedway Polish Championship is the 2008 version of the Team Speedway Polish Championship organized by the Polish Motor Union and Speedway Ekstraliga LLC . In 2008 there are three leagues: Ekstraliga, First and Second League...
- First League winner with Bydgoszcz
- 2006 - 3rd with Bydgoszcz
- Russian League Championship
- 2005 - Winner
- 2007 - Winner
- 2008 - Winner
- 2009 - Winner
- Polish Team U-21 ChampionshipTeam Speedway Junior Polish ChampionshipThe Team Speedway Polish Championship is an annual speedway event held each year in different polish clubs organized by the Polish Motor Union since 1978....
- 2006 - 2nd place in Qualification Group C
See also
- Russia national speedway teamRussia national speedway teamRussia are an international speedway team who compete in the major international competition, the Speedway World Cup. They are managed by Andrey Savin and the current captain is Rybnik's Denis Gizatullin.- 2009 Squad :* Denis Gizatullin* Grigory Laguta...
- List of Speedway Grand Prix riders
External links
- (en) (pl) Official Site
- (pl) Sayfutdinov on polonia.bydgoszcz.pl