Speedway: With life at stake

The sport is ruthless but for the fans, the riders and the club seniors there is no other way than speedway, for life. Ahead of the start of the 2021 Speedway World Championship, ruthless team selection is underway. The fastest riders are hand-picked and expected to withstand enormous pressure, crashes and fierce competition. Avesta's pride Masarna are fighting to defend the title but Eskilstuna-Smederna have their eyes on the gold. Already in the opening match everything is at stake. Will the nerves hold for 110 km/h without brakes? Part 1 of 4.

Smederna and Masarna meet in a decisive battle for a play-off place. Masarna's big star Antonio Lindbäck runs into trouble. To win, all drivers must score points. Expectations on the young talents are rising. Will they make it on a track full of hard-nosed pros? The sport is ruthless but for the fans, the riders and the club seniors, there is no other way but speedway, for life. Part 2 of 4.

Smederna face Hallstavik club Rospiggarna in a hot, intense battle for a final place in the 2021 Speedway-SM. During the match, Smederna's superstar Pontus Aspgren crashes and is forced to stop. Now all eyes are on the new guy in the team, junior Johannes Stark from Rinkeby. Will Smederna be able to make it to the final when it is unclear if their biggest star will be able to continue to drive? The sport is ruthless but for the fans, the riders and the club seniors there is no other way but speedway, for life. Part 3 of 4.

Smederna has managed to get to the SM-final where they will meet Dackarna, the star-studded team from Målilla. The match is to be played on Smederna's home track but suddenly they are reported for tampering with the track. In addition, Smederna's Swedish star is injured. The pressure before the final is enormous. Will the cocky Eskilstuna club manage to bring home another gold? The sport is ruthless, but for the fans, the riders and the club's seniors, there is no other way but speedway, for life. Part 4 of 4.