An utterly stunning performance by Chris Harris has seen him
become the first native to win the British Speedway Grand Prix
at the Millennium Dome in Cardiff.
In a magnificent GP, held in front of a record crowd of 41,247,
24-year-old Harris masterfully nailed a dramatic, last-gasp win
in the final over American Greg Hancock, with Australians Jason
Crump and Leigh Adams finishing third and fourth.
The victory came in just Harris' fifth GP, making him the toast
of a nation which has failed to make an impression on the top
category of speedway since Mark Loram won the world title in
2000. "This was more than I dared dream about," said an
emotional Harris. "It still hasn't sunk in."
Harris is now the third local winner of the British GP behind
Loram (1999) and wildcard Martin Dugard in 2000.
Although Harris understandably stole the limelight in Cardiff, it
was also a profitable night for the Australian contingent, with
Adams drawing closer to Dane Nicki Pedersen in the battle for top
spot in the 11-round championship, while Crump's baffling run of
outs came to an end when he snared a place in the final.
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