Damian Baliński Jr.

Damian Baliński, in Polish media known as Damian Baliński Jr. (born 14 May 1989) is a former speedway rider who rode for Unia Leszno in the Speedway Ekstraliga.

Personal life His father, Dariusz (born 1965), was also a speedway rider. Damian's uncle, also named Damian (born 1977), is the 2007 Speedway World Cup winner.

Career history He passed speedway licence (Licencja "Ż") in 2005, as a 16-year-old. He rode for Unia Leszno in the 2005 Speedway Ekstraliga, scoring 0 points in 5 heats (2 matches). Before the 2007 season he was loaned to Kolejarz Rawicz and won the Second League, scoring for his team 42 points and 6 bonus points in 37 heats (10 matches) - average 1.297.

Career details

World Championships Individual Under-21 World Championship 2007 – lost in the Domestic Qualification (14th place in the Final)

European Championships Individual Under-19 European Championship 2007 – lost in the Domestic Qualification (17th place in the Final)

Polish Championships

Polish Pairs Under-21 Championship 2007 – 5th place in the Semi-Final Two (3 pts in 3 heats) for Rawicz Team Polish Championship 2005 – 5th place in the Ekstraliga for Unia Leszno (Average 0.000) 2007 – Second League winner for Kolejarz Rawicz (Average 1.297)

Others competitions Under-21 Silver Helmet 2007 – Rybnik – qualify to the Final as a track reserve, but windraw Under-19 Bronze Helmet 2007 – nominated to the Semi-Final Two, but windraw