EUROPEAN SPEEDWAY FINAL

The European Speedway Championship at Wembley saw a dramatic start with 50,000 spectators. Riders from Russia, Poland, and Czechoslovakia competed fiercely. Ivan Major from New Zealand retained his European title with a 14-point victory. Ola Olsson and Ray Wilson competed for second place, with Wilson securing it after a challenging heat. Ivan Major's performance positions him as a strong contender for the world title in Gothenburg.

Which countries were represented by riders in the European Speedway Championship at Wembley?

• Sweden, Norway, Finland

• Spain, Portugal, Greece

• France, Germany, Italy

• Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia

Who was the world champion from New Zealand competing in the European Speedway Championship?

• Ray Wilson

• Ola Olsson

• Ivan Major

• John Smith

How many points did Ivan Major win by in the final?

• 10 points

• 16 points

• 12 points

• 14 points

What challenge did Ray Wilson face during the additional heat for second place?

• He was disqualified

• He had a mechanical failure

• He ran into trouble on the bend

• He had a slow start

After his performance at Wembley, where is Ivan Major expected to compete for the world title?

• Rome

• Gothenburg

• Berlin

• Paris