Speedway Betting
17th June 2008, by
Speedway Betting – The Basics
Speedway betting is enjoying a sharp rise in popularity as more speedway meetings, including Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup events, attract television coverage.
Centrebet is the world leader in speedway betting odds and offers books on a wide range of domestic and international competitions. Centrebet focuses on the British Elite League, Swedish Elitserien, Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup but, from time to time, it also issues prices on domestic speedway tournaments in other countries, particularly Norway, Denmark and Poland.
Speedway Betting - Bet Types
As you would expect of a sport in which four riders on 500cc motor bikes race without brakes, speedway is exciting to watch. However, the results of domestic league matches are not difficult to predict. Consequently, Centrebet uses handicap lines to even up the teams for betting purposes. For example, Belle Vue may be almost guaranteed to beat Eastbourne but do the Aces have what it takes to defeat the Eagles by more than 16 points? Handicap lines make interesting speedway betting markets out of what are one-sided games. Centrebet's Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup bet options are similar to those with which Formula One betting fans are familiar. Essentially, you can bet on the winner of each round and the championship.
Speedway Betting - Favourites
Australian rider Jason Crump won the 2006 Speedway Grand Prix title and he will start the 2007 season as Centrebet's championship favourite. Crump is just one of three Australian stars with a genuine title shot, with Leigh Adams and Ryan Sullivan also worthy of a mention. Speedway originated in Australia and quickly spread to the UK where its popularity grew to such an extent that the sport was the country's second most popular spectator attraction in the aftermath of World War Two.
Speedway betting fans should also take note of America's Greg Hancock, Denmark's Nicki Pedersen and Sweden's Tony Rickardsson. All three are former world champions and the latter is one of his country's most successful sportsmen ever. Rickardsson has won six series.
Speedway Betting - Grand Prix Winners 1997 - 2006
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Jason Crump |
| 2005 | Tony Rickardsson |
| 2004 | Jason Crump |
| 2003 | Nicki Pedersen |
| 2002 | Tony Rickardsson |
| 2001 | Tony Rickardsson |
| 2000 | Mark Loram |
| 1999 | Tony Rickardsson |
| 1998 | Tony Rickardsson |
| 1997 | Greg Hancock |
Speedway Betting – Part Of A Bigger Range
Browse Centrebet's online sports betting calendar for more motor sport wagering opportunities. Formula One betting is the mainstay of Centrebet's motor racing odds service. Centrebet is the bookmaker of choice for motor sport fans. Car buffs cannot get enough of its Formula One odds, MotoGP odds, NASCAR and World Rally Championship books.
As well as motor sport, Centrebet offers online sports betting facilities on most major sporting codes and events. European domestic football betting is a big favourite with punters wagering regularly on competitions, including the English Premier League, German's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A and the Danish Superligaen.
Books for many of these events are now open for Centrebet customers. In order to bet on these sporting events, you first need to register to bet with Centrebet on our secure bet site.Thousands of punters are becoming Centrebet account holders every year because the word is out about its unbeatable prices, wide range of betting options and guaranteed payment of winnings. You win. Centrebet pays. No worries.
last update : 17th June 2008 17:11