Kurtz Guides Australia To Speedway Of Nations Title

Cowra’s Brady Kurtz has hit the podium once again after helping guide the Australian team to the 2025 Speedway of Nations Title in Poland last weekend.

The Speedway of Nations is a multi-rider event featuring 15 different countries, with Kurtz being joined by Jack Holder to make team Australia.

Australia led the whole way, with Holder racing out of the blocks and to get the Aussies an early lead.

Kurtz began the gold medal match behind the pace, falling to third, however he kicked into gear and eventually rounded up Bartosz Zmarzlik in second place, before speeding past Holder to give Australia a one-two finish.

Kurtz told speedcafe.com he thought his slow start would cost his team the race, but was proud he was able to find away to get the job done.

“I actually thought it was all over when the tapes went up,” said Kurtz.

“I didn’t make the best start at all, but I squeezed in there somehow and got to the outside. I knew I had to get to the fence. Jack was so solid all night. He made every start, looked for me and gave me the run through.”

“Sure enough, when the straight came in the grand final, Jack was in front, looking over his shoulder and waiting for me to come past. Once we hit the front, I was checking the big screen every lap and we were solid all race.

“We were so good together. Once we hit the front, I was pretty confident that we could get it done, and I am really happy with this one.

“I am relieved. I was a little bit nervous.

It’s a big deal to represent your country.

I tried not to let the boys down and I am glad we didn’t. It’s a real honour to put this suit on.”

The pair went one better than last year after finishing second to Great Britain in Manchester.

Australia are now guaranteed an entry into the final in 2026, which is pencilled in for Warsaw, Poland.

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