Speedway betting is tons of fun because it's such a high-octane, powerful motorsport. Motorcycles race on an oval circuit, usually completing four or more laps and racing against up to five other competitors.

Incredibly, the bikes for speedway racing only have one gear and they don't have any breaks at all! The circuit is packed with loose dirt and the motorcycles slide through the bends at extreme speeds, kicking up dirt or shale as they round corners. Speedway tracks are level and oval shaped with several safety devices in place to protect riders and spectators, however. All these factors add up to an exciting race to bet on!

Championships have varied since they started and currently the FIM Speedway Grand Prix (SGP) takes place annually. Speedway motorcycle racing also uses a points system which relates to each motorcycle rider's final position in the scoreboards. That makes it easy to track riders based on past performance and you can see betting odds on countless websites giving you an accurate idea of who is most likely to win.

The World Champion of the Speedway Grand Prix is the rider who has the most points at the end of the competition and Nicki Pedersen from Denmark, was the 2008/9 World Champion. The British Grand Prix is held in Cardiff, Wales and you can place bets on it easily on all the major betting websites, along with other Speedway races and competitions. If you're new to Speedway betting it's easy to catch up on the action and find a rider you really want to support.