2012 Speedway Grand Prix
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The 2012 Speedway Grand Prix season was the 67th edition of the official World Championship[1][2] and the 18th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, deciding the FIM Speedway World Championship. It was the twelfth series under the promotion of Benfield Sports International, an IMG company. The series began on 31 March in Auckland and finish on 6 October in Torun.[3]
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2012 Speedway Grand Prix | |
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Season details | |
Dates | March 31 — October 6 |
Events | 12 |
Cities | 12 |
Countries | 8 |
Riders | 15 permanents 1 wild card(s) 2 track reserves |
Heats | 276 (in 12 events) |
Winners | |
Champion | AUS Chris Holder |
Runner-up | DEN Nicki Pedersen |
3rd place | USA Greg Hancock |
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The Australian rider Chris Holder became World Champion, making him the youngest gold medalist since the start of the Speedway Grand Prix series in 1995. Nicki Pedersen returned to the World Championship podium finishing second, while the American veteran Greg Hancock won the bronze medal.