WOFFINDEN AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN POLAND

Speedway GP Media Release:

Triple Speedway GP World Champion Tai Woffinden has been airlifted to hospital following a crash in Poland on Sunday, March 30.

This year’s Speedway GP third substitute rider Woffinden tangled with Rzeszow teammate Franciszek Majewski in a tight first turn in heat seven of the club’s sparring fixture away to Krosno.

The meeting was abandoned following the incident with Woffinden transferred to hospital by air ambulance for further assessment.

A post on Metalkas 2. Ekstraliga club Rzeszow’s official Facebook page, signed by club president Michał Drymajło, read: “Our rider, Tai Woffinden, had a very serious accident during the seventh race in a sparring match in Krosno. 

“Tai was transported by helicopter to Rzeszów, where his condition is now being diagnosed by doctors. Detailed information will be provided after examinations.

“We would like to thank (Krosno president) Grzegorz Leśniak for his quick reaction to the accident of our rider and for providing him with all the assistance. SO, WE STAND WITH YOU!”

The incident comes just nine months after Woffinden’s 2024 season was ended by a badly broken elbow suffered at the FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Gorzow on June 29, with Woffinden only getting back on a bike in recent weeks.

Everyone involved in FIM Speedway wishes Tai all the best for a speedy recovery.