“I am shocked and extremely angry,” Zmarzlik commented on the situation. Even though he couldn’t score points at the weekend, he still has a step to defend his title. but in Denmark he could already celebrate it as an unshakable certainty. Before the last event in Poland, he could secure an unattainable points lead.
But everything is different. Zmarzlik’s absence and Lindgren’s second place in Vojens confused everything. The Swede is only six points behind in the overall classification, and this is a shortfall that can still be improved upon in the final race on September 30 in Torun.
What exactly did Zmarzlik do? How come he went to training and qualification wearing inappropriate clothes? “I participated in marketing events that ended just before qualifying. After returning to the bus (in which I have a background), I instinctively took the overalls, which turned out to be the wrong one. Despite the mistake, the referee allowed me to practice. No one reported any problems before, during and even after qualifying (which of course does not excuse me). I already had the right Kevlar ready for the competition,” he continued.
The incorrect ‘training’ overalls did not have the appropriate championship logos. Zmarzlik also admitted this, but the Polish media remind that it was nothing that would give him a sporting advantage, such as illegally modified clothes in ski jumping. Just bad sponsor logos… That’s why, according to Zmarzlik and his fans, the punishment was completely inadequate. In addition to the fine and exclusion from the race.
“I was informed about the decision of the president of the jury shortly before the competition, and unfortunately the appeal had no effect – I couldn’t start in the end,” continued the angry Pole, apologizing to the fans who traveled to Denmark to see live how he will secure the title and celebrate with champagne on degrees.
Everything was different. The Polish star did not go to the track in the race at all. Denmark’s Madsen ruled, Zmarzlik’s biggest rival in the WC Lindgren was second.
There was speculation surrounding Zmarzlik’s elimination from the race. At first, everything was attributed to the promotion company of the series, then the Polish media indicated that a greater degree of effort to get Zmarzlik out of the game could have been shown by the head of the jury, Tony Olsson. Coincidentally a Swede. And it was even more stuffy. Speculation was rampant. Could all this have happened so that the Pole’s path to his fourth world title could be complicated at the expense of the Swede? It may all matter if Zmarzlik manages the final race.
Part of the speedway weekend in Vojens was also the final part of the junior GP, in which Petr Chlupáč drew attention to himself with a wild fall. The Czech youngster swept away two other opponents in one of the races – the German Blödorn and the Ukrainian Parnický. Despite the ominous-looking moments, nothing major happened to anyone.
However, the furry remained deep in the field of losers. So did Jan Kvěch in the main race, in which he entered as a substitute. Both have a chance to cheer themselves up this week at traditional domestic events during the extended speedway weekend in Pardubice (Golden Helmet, ME, Golden Ribbon) and in Prague (Tomíčk’s Memorial).
Danish Grand Prix, WC race on the flat track in Vojens: Final: 1. Madsen (Dan.) 2. Lindgren (Sweden)3. Holder (Aust.)4. Lambert (Brit.)…17. KVĚCH (Czech Republic). WC ranking (after 9 out of 10 races): 1. Zmarzlik (Pol.) 1382. Lindgren 1323. Vaculík (SR) 113…23. MILÍK (CZ) 1st WC juniors on the flat track – final standings after the final 3rd race in Vojens (Denmark): 1. Cierniak 492. Ratajczak 453. Kowalski (all Pol.) 4…16. CHLUPÁČ 820. KLÍMA (both Czech Republic) 4
