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Stadium | Matija Gubec Stadium, Krško |
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Years | 14 (2002-2009, 2013, 2015–present) |
Track | speedway track |
Track Length | 387,7 m |
Last Event (season 2019) | |
Date | June 1 2019 |
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2nd place | |
3rd place |
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