MEDAL BIDS FOR BLODORN

21/03/2025

MEDAL BIDS FOR BLODORNMEDAL BIDS FOR BLODORN

German racer Norick Blodorn is ready to chase multiple FIM Speedway medals in 2025.

Blodorn joined forces with Speedway GP star Kai Huckenbeck to help Germany make history at the 2024 FIM Speedway of Nations in Manchester, as they claimed fourth place – the country’s best finish in a senior world team final since 1997.

Germany has not won a medal since they bagged bronze at the 1982 FIM Speedway World Team Cup Final at White City in London, and the class of 2024 fell just a point beating third-placed Sweden to the rostrum in Manchester.

But after finishing ahead of highly-fancied Poland and Denmark at the National Speedway Stadium, Blodorn would love to take that next step on to the podium at the 2025 FIM SON in Torun, which runs from September 30 until October 4.

He said: “Last year was insane for Germany. Nobody really expected that. It’s always a goal to make it to the Final. Then we made that happen.

“Finishing fourth and one point short of a medal was great – beating the Polish and Danish teams. It was such a unique feeling for the Germans.

“We could repeat that this year and maybe even get a medal. Last season was proper close. If we could repeat that performance, it would be great to take that next step. But as long as we get into the Final, we can be happy.”

Blodorn has another medal in his sights as he targets SGP2 qualification in his final season at FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship level. He finished ninth in the 2023 competition but missed out on the series in 2024. Blodorn is determined to bounce back with a podium push this season.

He said: “I have always come up a bit short when it comes to the medals, so I definitely want to win something there. I feel like I have been near the top in the junior categories for quite a long time, but I have never managed to get on the podium. I think it’s safe to say I want to get on the podium now.”