SGP2 star Kevin Malkiewicz raced to a 15-point maximum to secure the European Under-19 Championship at Slovenian circuit Krsko on Saturday.
Grudziadz racer Malkiewicz went unbeaten at the former home of the FIM Slovenian Speedway GP, with Lublin’s Bartosz Banbor second on 14, beaten only by Malkiewicz in his fourth race.
Germany’s Patrick Hyjek took third place on 12, with Denmark’s Jacob Jensen placed fourth on 11.
Polish Under-21 champion Maksymilian Pawelczak was heading for the podium after scoring 10 points from his first four heats. But the SGP2 medal contender crashed out of his final ride, dashing his medal hopes as he finished fifth.
British duo Luke Harrison and Cooper Rushen put in strong showing, finishing on nine and eight points in sixth and seventh place respectively.
SGP2 star Will Cairns finished 13th with five points, while Sweden’s Rasmus Karlsson was 14th on four and local hero Sven Cerjak managed two points as he finished 16th on his home track.