2017 Speedway Grand Prix of Australia explained

Flag:AUS
2017 QBE Insurance Australian FIM Speedway Grand Prix
Date:28 October 2017
City:Melbourne
Event:12 of 12
Referee:Craig Ackroyd
Flag Ref:GBR
Stadium:Etihad Stadium
Capacity:42,000
Length:346
Name1:Jason Doyle
Flag1:AUS
Name2:Tai Woffinden
Flag2:GBR
Name3:Bartosz Zmarzlik
Flag3:POL

The 2017 QBE Insurance Australian FIM Speedway Grand Prix was the 12th and final race meeting of the 2017 Speedway Grand Prix season. It took place on 28 October at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.[1]

Riders

First reserve Peter Kildemand replaced Greg Hancock, second reserve Martin Smolinski replaced Nicki Pedersen, first track reserve Justin Sedgmen replaced Niels-Kristian Iversen and second track reserve Davey Watt replaced Fredrik Lindgren. The Speedway Grand Prix Commission also nominated Sam Masters as the wild card, and Brady Kurtz and Rohan Tungate as third and fourth track Reserves.

Results

The Grand Prix was won by Australia's Jason Doyle, who beat Tai Woffinden, Bartosz Zmarzlik and Patryk Dudek in the final.[2] It was second Grand Prix win of the season for Doyle, and the sixth of his career. He also wrapped up the world title in the 10th heat of the night, becoming the first Australian to win the world title on home soil. He also set the record for the most final appearances in one season with 10.

Heat details

Final classification

[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australian Grand Prix Event Info. SGP.
  2. Web site: Australian Grand Prix Result. SGP.
  3. Web site: 2017 FIM Speedway World Championship standings. SGP.