Plzeň speedway track explained

Stadium Name:	Plzeň speedway track
Location:	Univerzitní 15, 301 00 Plzeň, Czech Republic
Coordinates:	49.7222°N 13.3467°W
Opened:	17 July 1960

Plzeň speedway track is a motorcycle speedway track in Plzeň, Czech Republic. It is located on the Dobřanská road, off the Univerzitní road.^{[1] [2]} The speedway club PK Plzeň is based at the track.^[3]

History

The track was constructed during the beginning of 1959 and was completed in 1960. The opening fixture was a match between Pilsen and RH Prague on 17 July 1960.^[3]

The venue has hosted major speedway events, including the qualifying rounds of the 1960 Speedway World Team Cup, which attracted over 10,000 spectators^[4] and the 1961 Speedway World Team Cup.^[5]

In 2015, the track hosted the Team Junior European Championship^[6] and most recently the qualifying round of the 2022 Individual Speedway Junior European Championship was held at the venue.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Speedway Area . City Seeker . 24 January 2024.
2. Web site: Plzen- Czech Republic . Speedway Plus . 28 March 2024.
3. Web site: Speedway Club Pilsen . Plochodrážní klub v AČR Plzeň . 24 January 2024.
4. Web site: 1960 World Team Cup, Central European round . International Speedway . 24 January 2024.
5. Web site: 1961 World Team Cup, Central European round. International Speedway . 24 January 2024.
6. Web site: European Team Speedway Under 21 Championship in Plzen (Czech Republic) . FIM Europe . 13 September 2015 . 24 January 2024.
7. Web site: U19S Haed to Plzen . British Speedway . 2 September 2022 . 24 January 2024.