The latest Speedway GP meeting took place in Terenzano, Italy. Like most designs in Italy, the Terenzano track is built with speed with in mind. Monza is the shortest track on the F1 calender and boasts some of the highest speeds in F1. Terenzano, on the other hand, is one of the longest tracks on the Speedway calender with its long straights.
Although speed is good, it is the name of the sport after all, it reduces equality as the fastest set ups on the bikes gain the advantage. Also, unlike any other track, Terenzano is made out of shale instead of the usual dirt. This gives the track a lighter colour and gives the riders more grip. This can be seen as a good thing as it increases speed, but it decreases the chances of mistakes being punished because the bikes are more likely to stay up. So, in a sense, there's less drama as less mistakes are punished.
The final thought on the Terenzano track is the danger of the shale itself. The shale is drier than normal mud/dirt and the bikes pick it up more often, therefore showering the other riders. This means that for better visibility, the riders have to look down to be able to see which could cause problems in itself. Luckily, there were no serious incidents on Saturday but it does beg the question whether Terenzano is a good track for Speedway.
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