RATAJCZAK SET FOR SURGERY IN DENMARK

SGP2 silver medallist Damian Ratajczak is set to undergo surgery in Denmark after suffering a fractured femur in Grinsted’s Speedwayligaen match at Holsted on Wednesday.

Ratajczak – who was among the favourites for this year’s SGP2 FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship series – crashed in heat seven of his Speedwayligaen debut, which saw Grindsted lose 43-41 away to Holsted.

The Pole was taken to hospital for checks and his PGE Ekstraliga club Leszno confirmed news of the injury via their official social media channels. Ratajczak will undergo surgery on Thursday.

The Leszno post read: “The results of tests conducted after Damian Ratajczak's fall in the Danish league confirmed a fracture of the femur. Currently, our rider is being provided with comprehensive medical care. Tomorrow Damian will undergo surgery.”

Ratajczak ended the 2023 season on a huge high after winning the FIM SGP2 of Denmark – Vojens to claim the FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship silver medal.

But the injury looks set to rule Ratajczak out of this season’s SGP2 line-up, with the qualifiers taking place on June 8 and the series-opening FIM SGP2 of Sweden – Malilla on Friday, June 14.

Everyone involved in FIM Speedway wishes Damian a speedy and successful recovery.