The Swedish Individual Speedway Championship final in Norrköping was canceled due to rain, leaving fans and participants disappointed. Despite efforts to prepare the track, the event was called off, with no new date set. Commentators and drivers expressed their frustration, highlighting the impact on the sport.
Swedish Speedway Championship Final Canceled Due to Rain: 'Incomprehensible'
Swedish Speedway Championship Final Canceled Due to Rain: 'Incomprehensible'
Rain disrupts events in Norrköping. The individual Swedish Championship final in speedway is completely canceled. – A blow to the sport, says SVT commentator Johan Ejeborg.
The SM week in Norrköping didn't even start before it was over.
Rain halted the individual Swedish Championship final in speedway – much to the surprise of SVT expert Andreas Jonsson.
– It's extremely disappointing and a bit incomprehensible to me. They have worked on the track and there is no precipitation at the moment.
– A blow to the sport, commentator Johan Ejeborg adds.
Drivers were seen leaving the track and awaiting further announcements.
After a while, an announcement came – albeit a gloomy one.
SVT Sport reports that there will be no speedway final at all during this year's SM week. A new final date has not been set, according to the channel.
Smederna's driver Kim Nilsson understood the decision, even though he was disappointed that the final was completely canceled.
– If you're going to have a final, it should be possible to compete for it, with fair conditions and safety for everyone, Nilsson tells SVT.