Riga Speedway Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Riga Speedway Stadium
Biķernieki Speedway Stadium
Location:Sergeja Eizenšteina iela 2, Vidzemes priekšpilsēta, Riga, LV-1079, Latvia
Coordinates:56.965°N 24.2311°W
Opened:1976 (reopened 2014)
Operator:Motorcycle speedway

The Riga Speedway Stadium or the Biķernieki Speedway Stadium is a multi-use stadium in the eastern part of Riga, Latvia. [1] The stadium is the venue for the 2023 World Championship round known as the Speedway Grand Prix of Latvia and the Team Speedway Under-21 World Championship.[2]

The speedway track which is adjacent to the Biķernieki Complex Sports Base was first constructed in 1976 and held several editions of the Soviet Union Speedway Championship before falling into disrepair.[3] However, in 2014 the track was renovated and has even hosted a drift race car meeting that normally tales place on the larger adjacent circuit.[4]

In 2023, the venue hosted both the Speedway Grand Prix of Latvia and the 2023 Speedway of Nations 2.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biķernieki . Racing Circuits . 23 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Round 7 Riga Latvia . FIM . 23 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Latvian speedway swerves back into fashion . The Baltic Times . 23 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Latvia Drift Opening 2020 . Drift Latvia . 23 January 2023.
  5. Web site: HOME PRIDE FOR LATVIAN YOUNG GUN GUSTS AS RIGA GETS SET FOR EPIC FIM SPEEDWAY WEEKEND . FIM . 17 August 2023.