iris123 20,981 Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Well hopefully.... ᴄᴀʟᴇɴᴅᴀʀ 12 June: Qualifying Round, Manchester 12 June: Qualifying Round, Riga 12 June: Qualifying Round, Güstrow 04 September: Final, Stralsund 25 September: Final, Krosno 01 October: Final, Pardubice Edited September 26, 2021 by iris123 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 766 Posted February 6, 2021 http://www.fim-live.com/en/article/fim-speedway-u21-calendar-update/ Just read that the FIM has changed the format of the U21 Junior World Team Championship, which is replaced by the U21 Junior Speedway of Nations this year. It will be the same format as the senior SoN with seven pairs' teams of two riders, plus one reserve, instead of the previous four-team meetings. There are no qualifying rounds or semi-finals scheduled for 2021, only the final to be held in Poland on September 24, 2021. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,725 Posted February 6, 2021 46 minutes ago, Bavarian said: http://www.fim-live.com/en/article/fim-speedway-u21-calendar-update/ Just read that the FIM has changed the format of the U21 Junior World Team Championship, which is replaced by the U21 Junior Speedway of Nations this year. It will be the same format as the senior SoN with seven pairs' teams of two riders, plus one reserve, instead of the previous four-team meetings. There are no qualifying rounds or semi-finals scheduled for 2021, only the final to be held in Poland on September 24, 2021. Thanks for the info- that date is the day before the 2nd round of the World U 21 individual championships in Krosno. A decent weekend of U 21 action in prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,725 Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 8:14 AM, Bavarian said: http://www.fim-live.com/en/article/fim-speedway-u21-calendar-update/ Just read that the FIM has changed the format of the U21 Junior World Team Championship, which is replaced by the U21 Junior Speedway of Nations this year. It will be the same format as the senior SoN with seven pairs' teams of two riders, plus one reserve, instead of the previous four-team meetings. There are no qualifying rounds or semi-finals scheduled for 2021, only the final to be held in Poland on September 24, 2021. Onesport have taken over as promoters for this event in 2021- which is good news as that should mean that it will be televised live(probably Eurosport) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchGrasstrack 804 Posted February 11, 2021 Bydgoszcz will host the teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,725 Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, DutchGrasstrack said: Bydgoszcz will host the teams. That’s one hell of a trip to get to Krosno for the next day- 650 KM new date Friday August 27th ?? Edited February 11, 2021 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchGrasstrack 804 Posted February 11, 2021 FIM press release: "Bydgoszcz to host the FIM Team Speedway U21 World Championship on 27 August 2021 For the 5th time in Poland but the first time in its history, Bydgoszcz will stage the FIM Team Speedway U21 World Championship and welcome the world’s best U21 national speedway teams on 27 August 2021. Thanks to the recent dynamic growing development of speedway sport in Bydgoszcz, the local speedway club has been given another opportunity to organize an international championship event. "Another big, international speedway event is taking place in Bydgoszcz. Our city appears in the FIM Speedway calendar again. The track in Bydgoszcz has proved repeatedly, that it is a place, where you can experience spectacular races. I strongly believe that this time it also won’t disappoint the fans”, said Jerzy Kanclerz. After the situation faced in 2020 (some teams could not travel because of the COVID-19 restrictions), the FIM Track Tacing Commission has decided to change the format of 2021 version with 7 Teams composed by 2 programmed and 1 substitute Riders. From the very beginning, the FIM Team Speedway U21 World Championship was dominated by Polish Team, who won 13 out of 16 gold medals so far, with 7 victories in a row. But the last years were more challenging with the Danish and British young guns making troubles in the Polish’s road to gold. The team world championship is a perfect chance for young riders to challenge and present their skills in front of a broad audience. It is also an important test for future members of the respective senior national speedway teams. For many years the FIM consistently develops projects, which support the growth and competition of Youth riders." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enotian 562 Posted February 11, 2021 13 hours ago, DutchGrasstrack said: FIM Track Racing Commission has decided to change the format of 2021 version with 7 Teams composed by 2 programmed and 1 substitute Riders. wonder if the substitute will have to be an U-14 rider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) On 2/12/2021 at 12:50 AM, enotian said: wonder if the substitute will have to be an U-14 rider I know thats a joke, but still say it cant be. Anyway, now that covid vaccination is progressing in the UK, what odds for the U21 quali to be ridden at all in the UK June 12th? Edited February 22, 2021 by f-s-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 12:51 PM, iris123 said: Well hopefully.... ᴄᴀʟᴇɴᴅᴀʀ 12 June: Qualifying Round, Manchester 12 June: Qualifying Round, Riga 12 June: Qualifying Round, Güstrow 04 September: Final, Stralsund 25 September: Final, Krosno 01 October: Final, Pardubice ooooh, Strålsund. Interesting, what kind of track do they have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,981 Posted February 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Ghostwalker said: ooooh, Strålsund. Interesting, what kind of track do they have? It is around a football pitch. Quite big, but not too exciting racing. Maybe I have seen the wrong meetings same as at Teterow because some times when I am not there they say it was a good meeting but never really get a good crowd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted February 23, 2021 14 hours ago, f-s-p said: I know thats a joke, but still say it cant be. Anyway, now that covid vaccination is progressing in the UK, what odds for the U21 quali to be ridden at all in the UK June 12th? I'm feeling more optimistic now, but travel restrictions must still be a worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, arnieg said: I'm feeling more optimistic now, but travel restrictions must still be a worry. we’ll have new restrictions starting next tuesday. I have bugger all idea which way they gonna go... Helsinki area is a mess, but elsewhere its not that bad... And its only three months to go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,981 Posted February 23, 2021 Seems also to be worrying developments in Sweden and even in Germany things have stagnated. Looking at Poland and Czecho it also could be going wrong again..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moomin man 76 171 Posted February 25, 2021 The current allocations for the Under 21 Qualifiers are as follows; Manchester - Czech Republic 1; GB 2; USA 1; Germany 2; Denmark 2; France 1; Latvia 1; Australia 2; Poland 2; Finland 1; Sweden 1. Riga - Czech Republic 2; Estonia 1; Romania 1; Ukraine 1; Latvia 2; Australia 1; Hungary 1; Russia 2; Norway 1; Poland 1; Slovakia 1; Sweden 2. Ludwigslust - Czech Republic 1; GB 2; Austria 1; Slovenia 1; Argentina 1; Germany 2; Denmark 2; France 1; Italy 1; Latvia 1; Russia 1; Poland 1; Sweden 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites