2009 Speedway Grand Prix


The 2009 Speedway Grand Prix was the 64th edition of the official World Championship and the 15th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, deciding Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Speedway World Championship. It is the third series under the promotion of Benfield Sports International, an IMG company.

Qualification

For the 2008 season, there was the 15 permanent riders, to be joined at each Grand Prix by one wild card and two track reserves.

2008 Grand Prix

The top eight riders from the 2008 championship qualified as of right. These eight qualifiers are, in championship order:
  1. Nicki Pedersen
  2. Jason Crump
  3. Tomasz Gollob
  4. Greg Hancock
  5. Hans Andersen
  6. Leigh Adams
  7. Andreas Jonsson
  8. Rune Holta

Grand Prix Challenge

The top eight riders from the 2008 championship were joined by three riders who qualified via the Grand Prix Challenge. These riders are, in order by qualifying position:

Nominations

The final four riders were nominated by series promoters, Benfield Sports International, following the completion of the 2008 season. Riders were nominated after the season ended on October 28, 2008.

Calendar

Calendar is confirmed.