Danish ace wanted to be in final in Prague and goes on to win
Last Updated: May 12, 2012 9:14pm
Nicki Pedersen: Raced to victory with an all the way success in the final in Prague
A fired-up Nicki Pedersen put in a dominant performance to claim the Czech Speedway Grand Prix on Saturday.
The former world champion turned the final in Prague into a procession, leading from start to finish from Gate 2 to win his first GP of the season.
Jason Crump was second throughout from Gate 1 to top-score on the night with 20 points and go to the top of the series standings after three rounds.
Tomasz Gollob, racing from Gate 4, was third, while current world champion Greg Hancock brought up the rear after going wide from Gate 3.
Afterwards, Danish ace Pedersen said he was delighted to win in the Czech Republic.
"I love this place but it was a tough one," he admitted to Sky Sports 4, revealing he swapped his bike during the meeting.
Working hard
"We were working hard all night and to reach the final is awesome and actually win it
"I wanted to be in the final today and to win it is just a bit extra so I'm so happy."
He praised his back-up team and said he is feeling sharper in himself as well. "I'm a bit more fired-up in the pits," he inisisted.
"The boys are working extremely good - I'm tough to work for but I'm sure they're going to enjoy tonight because they were tremendous, I'm so happy."
Pedersen's 19-point haul on the night lifted the Dane up to fourth in the standings on 42 points, just two points off new leader Crump and a point behind Gollob and Hancock.
British rider Chris Harris earned six points to move his total up to 14 points to remain 15th in the table.
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