Keynan Rew, Jaimon Lidsey and Rohan Tungate carry Australia’s proud speedway bloodline into speedway’s most ruthless crucible—with four tickets to the World Championship on the line.
LOCATION: Pista Olimpia in Terenzano, Italy.
The path to international speedway glory has been set, and Australia stands on the precipice of making world history once again. The FIM Speedway Grand Prix (SGP) management team has formally confirmed the 16-rider entry list for the upcoming 2027 SGP Challenge, signaling an explosive next chapter for Australian motorsport.
Since the inception of World Championship speedway, Australia has forged an unmatched legacy on foreign dirt. From pioneers like Lionel Levy and Jack Young to multi-time World Champions Jason Crump and Chris Holder, green-and-gold riders have continually rewritten the history books. Now, three of Australia's finest are stepping up to carry that historic torch.
Over 20 relentless heats on brakeless 500cc methanol-burning bikes, 16 international gladiators will battle for just four coveted full-time berths in the 2027 SGP World Championship.
Carrying Australia’s Legacy into Speedway Immortality
The SGP Challenge is universally regarded as the single most high-pressure fixture in global speedway. For generations, this event has defined careers: elevating local heroes into world legends or breaking championship dreams in a fraction of a second at 120km/h into turn one.
Australia enters a formidable three-rider contingent anchored in national pride and elite European experience:
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Jaimon Lidsey (Victoria): Former World Under-21 Champion with proven Grand Prix pedigree and elite gating precision.
- Rohan Tungate (New South Wales): Former Australian Champion and veteran European league campaigner built for raw wheel-to-wheel warfare.
- Keynan Rew (Queensland): The fierce leader of Australia's next generation, proving his blistering speed across Europe's toughest tracks.
At tape-rise, Motorcycling Australia holds an impressive 18.75% grid probability. On raw speed, racecraft, and pure Aussie grit, all three riders stand as legitimate contenders to secure a spot in the top four and etch their names into world sports history.
The 2027 SGP Challenge Official Entry List
The International Wall
Standing directly between the Aussies and World Championship glory is a star-studded international field. Headlining the challenge is a terrifyingly fast Polish trio featuring Maciej Janowski, Dominik Kubera, and Kacper Woryna, alongside British star Robert Lambert and American contender Luke Becker.
With world-class machinery, extensive telemetry, and decades of collective experience, this line-up guarantees one of the most explosive qualification meetings in modern speedway history.
Qualification Mechanics
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Format: Standard 20-heat individual speedway schedule (4 riders per heat over 4 laps).
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Scoring: 3-2-1-0 point distribution per heat.
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The Prize: The top four cumulative point earners earn direct qualification for the 2027 FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship.
About Nomad Dirt Culture (NDC)
Nomad Dirt Culture (NDC) is an independent Australian motorsport news agency and cultural media platform. Driven by truth, heritage and deep respect for the sport, NDC delivers clinical news, historical preservation and unfiltered coverage across national and international speedway disciplines.
Graphics & Official Line-Up Credit: FIM Speedway Grand Prix (@speedwaygp). Photographer Credits: Grzegorz Misiak Photography
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