Dates April 24 – October 9 Cities 11 Heats 253 (in 11 events) | Events 11 Countries 7 | |
Riders 15 permanents1 wild card(s)2 track reserves | ||
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. The series began on 24 April in Leszno and finished on 9 October in Bydgoszcz.
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The only rider to win more than one round, Tomasz Gollob claimed his first Speedway Grand Prix title after over a decade in the sport. Jarosław Hampel completed a Polish 1–2, claiming his first SGP win in Denmark ahead of Gollob. Reigning champion Jason Crump finished third in the standings; the tenth successive season in which Crump finished in the top three places.
Qualification
For the 2010 season there was 15 permanent riders, joined at each Grand Prix by one wild card and two track reserves.
2009 Grand Prix
The top eight riders from the 2009 championship qualified as of right:
Grand Prix Challenge
The top eight riders from the 2009 championship were joined by three riders who qualified via the Grand Prix Challenge.
Nominations
The final four riders were nominated by series promoters, Benfield Sports International, following the completion of the 2009 season. Riders were nominated after the season ended on October 13, 2009.