Alex Adamson – action pic (at front). Photos supplied
16-year-old Alex Adamson is chasing a motorcycle racing dream, currently racing speedway bikes in Sweden. His father Matt Adamson said, “It’s been pretty busy here in Denmark since arriving a month ago, and a lot has happened in that time.
“Following a successful summer speedway season in Australia, with 5th place at the Under 21 500cc Championship held at Nepean Raceway (Alex on debut for 500cc and only just turning 16 years old).
Alex went on to be seeded into the FIM Oceania Championship in South Australia, and the Victorian 500cc Championship in Mildura. He then followed the senior Australian Championship and, at the third round, he was reserve rider and subsequently was allocated a place in the main program, due to a withdrawal from injured Max Fricke from an incident in the previous round.
“Alex had secured an electrical apprenticeship and started that early this year, however, after much deliberation, we (family) decided that why not follow his passion of speedway and make the move to go overseas and give it a go.
“So, he resigned in April and off we went to Denmark to practice, get some racing and hopefully pick up a ride in a team. In Denmark, Alex can practice 2-3 times a week, and race on Saturdays – which compares to once a fortnight at best in Australia, so there is a lot more time on the bike.
“We landed in Denmark on 15 April and on the bike two days later. One of the Danish Division 1 teams picked him up as a rider, not fantastic money, but good experience.
“In Denmark there are three divisions – Super League, Division 1 and Division 2. With Division 1, there are also Super League riders in the teams, so the competition is good. Division 1 riders are trying to break into the Super League, as that’s where you can make a good living from racing, especially if you are doing the same in say England, Sweden or Poland.
“The Slangerup Speedway Klub team that Alex rides for has 7 riders, but only 4 ride in a match. It depends on form, availability etc, which determines if you are selected to ride. Alex has ridden twice so far for Slangerup, and also had a guest ride for Holstebro Speedway Club. He will next be riding for Slangerup on the 31 May.
“The Swedish racing season ends in September, when Alex plans to return to Australia to prepare for the 2025 summer Speedway Season.
“The plan is to gain as much bike time and experience this year, and to return in 2026 and be performing at a much higher level, to hopefully get selected in the Super League, or even gain a ride in the UK.
“All I know is that you have to create your own opportunities to get noticed by clubs, so we will give that a go for a couple of years and see what transpires – so far it has been successful so some luck and ability, hopefully he will do well!”
