Tai Woffinden ‘gutted’ that British SGP is off
Triple speedway world champion Tai Woffinden admitted he was ‘gutted’ after it was announced yesterday that this year’s British SGP had been cancelled.
The Wolves asset was due to return to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 18 – only for the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent UK government restrictions to cause it to be abandoned this year.
Woffinden said: “The British SGP is always an awesome weekend, so I’m gutted I won’t get the chance to race in front of a Cardiff crowd this year.
“But that only makes me hungrier for next season’s event. The atmosphere is unreal. It’s always a special night and I can’t wait to be back in July next year. Stay safe and I’ll see you all then!”
Paul Bellamy, managing director of championship owners IMG Speedway, said:
“We are extremely disappointed that we won’t get the chance to celebrate 20 years of British SGP action under the Principality Stadium roof next month.
“We know how much everyone looks forward to the British SGP weekend in Cardiff – a chance to meet up with fans and friends from around the world, enjoy great racing and experience the unique atmosphere generated by our thousands of fans.
“Our focus will now be on delivering a fantastic event on July 17, 2021 to celebrate the 20th staging of the British SGP in Cardiff in style.
“Meanwhile we are working hard with the FIM, our venues and stakeholders on our rearranged plans for the 2020 FIM Speedway World Championships presented by Monster Energy later this year and will issue further updates on that in due course.”
We thank our fans for their ongoing support and look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix at the Principality Stadium.
