The Speedway European Championship – SEC Final 2 was organized in Togliatti, Russia in the beautiful “Anatoly Stepanov Stadion” of Mega Lada club. The meeting was perfectly organized and surrounded by sunny weather as well as ideal track conditions. The stadion was completely “sold out” and more than 15.000 spectateurs have been part of an unforgettable speedway night.
After 22 exciting and dramatic heats, victory was taken by the local hero Emil Sayfutdinov and runner up was Nicki Pedersen, Denmark. On the third place was Grigory Laguta, Russia who had a very strong meeting as well.
The whole event was broadcasted live in Eurosport all over the world and was a massive advertising for the speedway sport.
The provisional rankings see the leadership of Sayfutdinov with 27 points, closely followed by Pedersen with 24 points.
The next round will be the third final of the Individual Speedway European Championship and it will be held the 14th of September in Gorican (Croatia).
(FIM Europe Press Release 117/2013)
