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SGP format - The basics. Every FIM Speedway Grand Prix round features 16 riders, racing each other over 20 high-intensity heats. Each heat features four riders taking four laps of the track – with all the action crammed into around ONE MINUTE.
When the FIM Speedway U21 world championship final series (SGP2) and FIM Speedway youth world championship final (SGP3) do not follow the FIM Speedway Grand Prix world championship regulations, there will be additional details in the corresponding articles.
The FIM recognises the FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship, hereafter referred also as “SGP”. The Grand Prix meetings are the sole prerogative of the FIM and shall be organised in accordance with all FIM requirements.
Where can I find more information about the FIM Speedway rules and race format? The rules and format for each of our championships are available at the following links: Speedway GP, SGP2 (U21), SGP3 (U16), SGP4 (11-13) FIM Speedway of Nations; FIM Speedway World Cup
The FIM recognises the FIM Speedway World Cup as a FIM world championship for national teams, hereafter referred to as the “SWC”. The SWC race meetings are the sole prerogative of the FIM and shall be organised in accordance with all FIM requirements. The SWC is run in conjunction with promoter Discovery Sports
RACING RULES. The countdown to a race begins when the FIM referee starts the two-minute clock. At the end of this two-minute deadline, riders must be at the tapes and ready to race – otherwise they face being disqualified.
The FIM recognises the FIM Speedway of Nations as a FIM World Championship for National Teams, hereafter referred to as the “SoN”. The SoN meetings are the sole prerogative of the FIM and shall be organised in accordance with all FIM requirements. The rules of the FIM Sporting Code and Appendices 70 and 079 apply,