Dates April 25 – October 17 Cities 11 Heats 253 (in 11 events) | Events 11 Countries 8 | |
Riders 15 permanents1 wild card(s)2 track reserves | ||
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. It is the third series under the promotion of Benfield Sports International, an IMG company.
Contents
Qualification
For the 2008 season, there will be 15 permanent riders, to be joined at each Grand Prix by one wild card and two track reserves.
2008 Grand Prix
The top eight riders from the 2008 championship qualified as of right. These eight qualifiers are, in championship order:
- (1) Nicki Pedersen
- (2) Jason Crump
- (3) Tomasz Gollob
- (4) Greg Hancock
- (5) Hans Andersen
- (6) Leigh Adams
- (7) Andreas Jonsson
- (8) Rune Holta
Grand Prix Challenge
The top eight riders from the 2008 championship will be joined by three riders who qualified via the Grand Prix Challenge. These riders are, in order by qualifying position:
Nominations
The final four riders were nominated by series promoters, Benfield Sports International, following the completion of the 2008 season. Riders were nominated after the season ended on October 28, 2008.
Calendar
Calendar is confirmed.