We are continue cycle of memories from the past season. This time we walk to Russia, where a packed stadium was played the second round of the SEC. "The best tournament in history", "Great prosecution", "perfect organization". These are just some opinions on the competition in Togliatti.
"Russian superstar Emil Sayfutinov kept his place at the top of the European Championship standings with victory in his homeland on Saturday evening. However, it was his compatriot Gregorij Laguta who topped the pile after the after the qualifying heats dropping ust a a single point from his five rides to qualify for the final along side his compatriot Sayfutinov. Joining the two Russians in the final were Danish legend Nicki Pedersen and Great Britains young star Tai Woffinden, both riders firmly challenging Sayfutinov for the championship lead." - worldspeedway.com
"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." - uem-moto.eu
"Emil Sayfutdinov won the second round of the Speedway European Championship with victory in the final, extending his lead over series rivals Tai Woffinden and Nicki Pedersen in the process, albeit by a solitary point. Grigory Laguta scored the highest amount of points on the night to resurrect his European campaign on a warm night in Russia.' - sportpulse.net
"Anatoly Stepanov stadium was "sold out". Fans, who came into stadium was happy after this meeting. The crowd waved mainly Russian flags. People responded very vigorously. In "last chance heat" on the first and second place were Nicki Pedersen and Emil Sajfutdinow. Just like in Gdansk, the best rider this night was Emil Sajfutdinow, who is on the best way to win SEC. It's important, that final heat was so excited and dramatic." - sportowefakty.pl
