 The Monster Energy FIM Speedway of Nations returns for 2019 with 15 nations competing for the ultimate prize of being world champions. Each heap consists of four riders, two from each nation in the ultimate test of team riding. Points rewarded as follows. Three points for first place, two points for second place, one point for third place and zero points for finishing four. All 15 nations will declare a squad of five riders, two weeks prior to the tournament beginning. This squad will contain three senior riders and two under-21 riders. Two weeks before a race meeting, the seven nations competing will have to declare the riders that will ride in that event. This must contain two senior riders and an under-21 rider. New for 2019, the under-21 must now take at least one ride during an event, which can take place at any time during the race meeting. Seven nations will compete in two race-off events at separate locations. Landshut in Germany will host race-off one on the 4th of May, while Manchester in Great Britain will host race-off two on the 11th of May. Russia will automatically qualify for the finals as the host of the finals. Each race-off will consist of 21 heats with the top two nations advancing straight through to the finals. One additional place will still be up for grabs with two additional heats to determine the final spot for the finals. The first knockout will consist of the nation in fourth and fifth place, with the winner advancing to the final knockout to join the nation who finished third. The final two nations will battle it out and the winner will advance to Russia for the finals. The finals will take place in Togliatti, Russia, and will be staged over two rounds on the 20th and the 21st of July with 21 heats on both days. After 42 heats of thrilling pairs, speedway action, second and third overall from both days will advance to the final qualifier, while the first place nation will advance to the grand final. The winning nation of the final qualifier will advance to the grand final, with the winning nation of the grand final becoming world champions. In the event of a tie in the grand final, a runoff will take place with the team manager selecting one rider and competing in a 1v1 against the opposing nation. The winner of this runoff will be crowned world champions. There's a lot to look forward to with the 2019 Monster Energy FIM Speedway of Nations. For tickets and more information on the competition, visit speedwayofnations.com