The line-up for the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff fanzone has been revealed as a packed programme of entertainment comes to the Welsh capital’s City Hall Lawn on Saturday, August 17.
Britain’s biggest indoor motorsport event returns to the iconic Principality Stadium with 23 heats of high-speed, no-brakes action getting underway at 5pm UK time.
And fans can make a day of it in Cardiff with the Speedway GP fanzone getting started at 10am – around a 15-minute walk from Principality Stadium (see map HERE).
This year’s fanzone features a host of opportunities to meet your favourite SGP riders, plus an always-epic Monster Energy Rig Riot and Burnout, trials action, live DJs, Q&As with speedway celebrities and seven-time British champion Scott Nicholls signing copies of his brand-new autobiography.
MEET YOUR SPEEDWAY GP HEROES
The official Speedway GP autograph session, featuring all 18 riders, takes place at 1.45pm – get there in plenty of time to avoid missing out on a great chance to meet your Speedway GP heroes for a signature or selfie.
Monster Energy will then shake the city with a special Cardiff burnout at 2.15pm, before the Monster Energy Rig Riot at 2.30pm. Grab some exclusive freebies from Monster Energy athletes Fredrik Lindgren, Jack Holder, Dan Bewley and Tai Woffinden.
Enjoy Monster Energy trials action throughout the day, with the first show at 10.30am and more high-octane stunts at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm.
There will be a special Q&A with our VIP guests from 12.15pm on the main fanzone stage and, from 1pm, former Speedway GP star Scott Nicholls will be signing copies ofhttps://www.curtis-sport.com/online-store/Sliding-Through-Life-Scott-Nicholls-Autobiography-p652316905
There will be music from resident Speedway GP DJ Karlito and Calvin Hernandez from 11.15am and 1.45pm. Meet FIM Speedway mascot Speedy at 10.15am and 2.45pm.
The Monster Energy Rig will be on hand throughout the day and fans can pose for a photo with the Speedway GP trophy.
There will be a vintage speedway bikes exhibition, other photo opportunities, the We Love Speedway sign, food and drink stalls, the Speedway GP merchandise shop and much, much more.
The fanzone closes at 3.15pm, giving fans plenty of time to head over to Principality Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony, before racing gets started at 5pm.
SPRINT FINISH FRIDAY
Can’t wait until the Saturday night for your first Speedway GP action of the weekend? No problem! Join us for a must-see Qualifying Practice session from 3pm on Friday, August 16 as we make history with the first-ever Cardiff sprint race.
To gain admission, simply present a valid ticket for the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff and purchase a copy of this year’s event programme, which will be available near the turnstiles. Up to two fans will be admitted with each programme purchased.
Children are not required to buy a programme to attend the session but must have a valid ticket for Saturday’s Speedway GP and be accompanied by a paying adult, who is in possession of a valid ticket and programme.
Places are limited to 3,000 fans on a first-come, first-served basis, with gates opening at 2pm.
The 16 stars will compete in four groups of four with the fastest rider from each group battling it out over a high-stakes four laps in the sprint race, with four Speedway GP World Championship points on offer for the winner, three for second, two for third and one for fourth place.
FULL FANZONE SCHEDULE
10:00: FANZONE OPENS
Head down to the FIM Speedway Fanzone in Cardiff, featuring the Monster Energy Rig, food and drink stalls, the Speedway GP merchandise shop, Speedway GP main trophy and vintage speedway bikes exhibition, photo opportunities and much, much more.
10:15: MEET SPEEDY
Get a photo with official FIM Speedway mascot Speedy.
10:30: MONSTER ENERGY TRIAL SHOW
Head over to the Monster Energy Trial area and catch the first two-wheeled action of the day.
10:45: SGP 2023 RECAPS
Relive the best moments of the 2023 FIM Speedway GP rounds on the big screen.
11:15: LIVE MUSIC WITH DJ KARLITO & CALVIN HERNANDEZ
Get your Cardiff party started in the Speedway GP Fanzone!
12:00: MONSTER ENERGY TRIAL SHOW
Catch show two of the day in the Monster Energy Trial area.
12:15: Q&A SESSION WITH VIP GUESTS
Head over to the main fanzone stage and see who we’ve invited! Come and ask your questions to our guests.
13:00: SCOTT NICHOLLS BOOK SIGNING
Meet seven-time British champion Scott Nicholls as he signs copies of his new book, Sliding Through Life.
13:30: MONSTER ENERGY TRIAL SHOW
Monster Energy’s finest trial stars are back in action.
13:45: SPEEDWAY GP AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Meet all of your Speedway GP favourites! Grab your selfies and signatures at the autograph session on the main stage, featuring all 18 FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff riders.
13:45: LIVE MUSIC WITH DJ KARLITO & CALVIN HERNANDEZ
More live music from our resident Speedway GP DJ Karlito and Calvin Hernandez.
14:15: MONSTER ENERGY BURNOUT
Get loud for Monster Energy’s Cardiff Burnout 2024 – but who will be burning the rubber?
14:30: MONSTER ENERGY RIG RIOT
Meet your favourite Monster Energy athletes and pick up some goodies from them at the Monster Energy Rig Riot.
14:45: SGP MASCOT IN VINTAGE BIKES AREA
Get a photo with official FIM Speedway mascot Speedy in the vintage bikes area.
15:00: MONSTER ENERGY TRIAL SHOW
Head over to the Monster Energy Trial area for our final show before we head over to Principality Stadium.
15:15: FANZONE CLOSES
Take your seats in Principality Stadium – it’s time to go racing!
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