THOMSEN READY FOR THE WC BRAG IN PRAGUE

15/07/2021
Anders Thomsen - Photo: Frank Cilius www.cilius.com

The double Danish champion Anders Thomsen is highly motivated when he enters the prestigious stage of speedway sports this weekend. Marketa Stadium in Prague forms the framework for this year's World Cup opening with two sections on Friday and Saturday. Denmark also has the 2019 silver winner Leon Madsen to start.

By Ib Søby

In reality, the SES - Sønderjylland Elite Speedway driver is driving his 4th WC Grand Prix, Friday night in the Prague suburb of Brevnov. Anders Thomsen had a wildcard back in 2015 at the Danish Grand Prix at Casa Arena in Horsens. 

Back then, it became five points.

Last year, Thomsen got two chances - again on wildcard - when in a corona-affected season, two divisions were run on his Polish home field in Gorzow. It turned into 10 points and a single heat victory, which in a way was approved.

- During the winter months, I have analyzed the two races in Gorzow, while I have been able to enjoy the status of a regular World Cup driver this season. I have competed with everyone in the field many times, but I also know that in the context of the World Cup it is important to find 10 % extra. That's what I'm going to find out at Marketa Stadium, 10 % more, says Anders Thomsen from the hotel in Prague, where he arrived on Thursday morning.

On Wednesday night, Anders Thomsen was flying on his new Grand Prix machines when SES beat GSK Grindsted 39-45 in Grindsted. Thomsen runs on engines developed by the manufacturer Flemming Graversen from Varde.

Thomsen's knowledge of the large and wide track in Prague is not the greatest.

- I have driven here once a few years ago, but it reminds me of the big Polish tracks, so it's nice enough for me. We have a short training session on Friday morning, and then we just have to see how the course behaves, because there has been a lot of rain over Prague the last 24 hours, says Anders Thomsen, who has the semifinal as a dream goal.

Big favorites Zmarzlik

Both bookmakers and observers in the international speedway milieu, have no doubt that the reigning double world champion, Polish Bartosz Zmarzlik, is - by far - the best bid for this year's World Championship title.

If that happens, Bartosz Zmarzlik is in line with New Zealand legend Ivan Mauger there, who is the only one to have won three World Cup titles in a row. It was back in 1968, 1969 and 1970.

Not long ago, Zmarzlik also became Polish champion for the first time.

- Yes Bartosz Zmarzlik seems to be from another planet, but I also want to keep a close eye on Maciej Janowski, Artem Laguta and Tai Woffinden, says Anders Thomsen, who is a daily teammate with the world champion in Gorzow.

Last year, Zmarzlik won both divisions in Prague, just ahead of British Tai Woffinden.

Read more: speedwaygp.com

In my eyes, this year's World Cup field can be divided into three groups.

The medal candidates:

Bartosz Zmarzlik

Maciej Janowski

Artem Laguta

Tai Woffinden

Leon Madsen

Frederik Lindgren

Can win World Cup races:

Emil Saytfudinov

Jason Doyle

Martin Vaculik

Matej Zagar

Anders Thomsen

Krzysztof Kasprzak

Have nothing to lose:

Robert Lambert

Oliver Berntzon

Max Fricke

Jan Kvech - wild card in Prague

Latest news

THEY WILL FIGHT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BROVST

On Wednesday evening, 14 finalists were found for this year's Danish Championship final, which also applies to grand prix qualification until 2027, and a wildcard for the DeluxeHomeart FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Denmark in Vojens, Saturday, September 13. By Ib Søby – photo: from Fjelsted, Basso, Lyager and...

SES WINS CLOSE VICTORY

It was a back and forth affair, but in the final, SES - Sønderjylland Elite Speedway took its fifth victory – out of five possible – against Esbjerg Vikings at Granly Arena. SES won 43-40. Photo: Sønderjylland Elite Speedway By Ib Søby This match was a cavalcade of mixed sweets....

SPEEDWAY PARTY IN THE CAPITAL

The most prestigious World Championship grand prix of the year will be held on Saturday. Over 50,000 fans are gathered under one roof when Poland's national stadium - Stadion Narodowy - in the capital Warsaw, hosts the World Championship race for the 9th time. By Ib Søby - Photo: WBDS After Cardiff and the Millennium Stadium,...

FOURTH VICTORY FOR SES – SØNDERJYLLAND ELITE SPEEDWAY

With 11 heat wins – out of 14 – the home team was quite dominant at Vojens Speedway Center where Region Varde Elite Sport was sent home with a 51-33 defeat. This strengthens SES's first place in the Speedway League Photo: Frank Cilius The young 18-year-old Ukrainian Nazar...

Share on social media