Speedway Grand Prix 2022: Jack Holder fastest in qualifying for Cardiff SGP, Britain's Dan Bewley second

12.08.2022 - 19:03 eurosport.com

Dan Holder was the quickest man on track in qualifying for the FIM Speedway Grand Prix in Cardiff. The Australian’s time of a 12.809 proved difficult to beat but Britain’s Dan Bewley made sure he was breathing down his neck in second with a 12.810.

Ad Coming in third was Pawel Przedpelski but the Polish rider missed his chance at picking a gate when he arrived too late for the selection, meaning he had to settle with being last pick.

Speedway GP'Here we go!' — Holder posts fastest qualifying time for Cardiff SGPAN HOUR AGO Championship leader Bartosz Zmarzlik, who has been a king in qualifying his year, could only finish ninth fastest, making his gate choice of 10 a lengthy decision.

Track grading proved to be valuable in Cardiff, with most of the fastest times set just after the treatment. Maciej Janowski set a time of 12.910 on his very first lap after some grading and couldn’t go any faster as the afternoon progressed.

FIM Speedway Bartosz Zmarzlik Dan Bewley Britain Australia Poland

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Speedway Grand Prix: Gleb Chugunov fastest in qualifying for Wroclaw race, Dan Bewley comes third

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