Nicki Pedersen: With flying colors to a double victory at the Whitsun Cup in Güstrow!

Nicki Pedersen: With flying colors to a double victory at the Whitsun Cup in Güstrow!

In Güstrow, where the speedway tradition has been firmly anchored since 1963, the exciting races for the Whitsun Cup were held last weekend. This is a classic in the racing cycle, which has already attracted many enthusiastic spectators to the speedway stadium in its 48th edition. The first Whitsun Cup took place in 1976, and no other race in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has lasted as long as this event. MC Güstrow has welcomed numerous world champions into its ranks over the years, including legends Simon Wigg and Nicki Pedersen.

The Dane Nicki Pedersen made the headlines in 2023. At the last races, which took place on June 10, 2025, the three-time individual world champion grabbed both the Whitsun Cup and the Fritz Suhrbier Cup. In a thrilling contest, he left little doubt as to why he was the favorite. Pedersen only gave up one point in the entire race, while Norick Blödorn from Germany took first place one lap ahead of him. The final standings of the competition were: 1. Nicki Pedersen, 2. Norick Blödorn, 3. Jakub Jamrog from Poland. The renewed floodlight system in the stadium was ceremoniously inaugurated during this event, which further enhanced the spectacle. A total of 7,400 spectators came to cheer the drivers' impressive achievements.

A competition with tradition

The Whitsun Cup has been held since 1976 and has developed into a fixture in international speedway over the years. Simon Wigg, an English driver, won the famous race a total of five times and can look back on four world championship titles in long-distance racing. His first participation in Güstrow can be dated back to 1994.

In 2007, Joonas Kylmäkorpi won, which paved his way into the world championship on the dirt track. The exciting duels of the past and presence are impressive, and Jason Doyle, who competed in the Whitsun Cup in 2018 as the first world champion, was also impressed by the scenery in Güstrow. He plans to take part in two Grand Prix races in Manchester soon, which underlines the international flavor of the event.

Nicki Pedersen: A star you can touch

Nicki Pedersen, at 48 years old, is anything but tired, remains a central figure in speedway sport. The three-time world champion invests a lot in his fitness and preparation in order to deliver top performances even at the age of 48. His quirky quirks are particularly well known, including blow-drying his hair between races. These quirks and the humanity he shows when he spends time with fans after races make him a crowd favorite. The autograph hunters and selfie fans appreciate him for his accessibility, which is not always a given in sports. He celebrated his European championship title in Güstrow in 2014, which has made him even more popular in the region over the years.

Overall, the Whitsun Cup shows once again that Güstrow is not just a place for racing, but a magnet for motorsport enthusiasts. The event has proven itself over the decades and remains a highlight in the event calendar. This is also confirmed by Nordkurier with its detailed reporting and [NDR]. Güstrow remains a hotspot for everyone who appreciates speedway sport!