Speedway: Zmarzlik stays at Motor Lublin until 2028

25 February 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Bartosz Zmarzlik has extended his contract with ORLEN OIL Motor Lublin through 2028, strengthening the club’s long-term prospects and continuing to draw attention to Lublin’s speedway scene.

In a significant move for Polish speedway, world-class rider Bartosz Zmarzlik has signed a contract extension to remain with ORLEN OIL Motor Lublin through the end of 2028. The deal, confirmed by the club, provides multi-year stability for a team that competes at the top level of Polish speedway and keeps one of the sport’s biggest names in Lublin.

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Contract and club stability

The extension is notable because long-term deals are less common in motorsport disciplines like speedway, where riders often move between teams year-to-year. Locking Zmarzlik in until 2028 gives ORLEN OIL Motor Lublin a consistent team focal point around which to build recruitment, marketing and sponsorship plans. For the club, stability can reduce short-term pressure to adjust lineups and can help in negotiating corporate partnerships, particularly important given the regional economic boost a high-profile rider can bring.

What Zmarzlik brings to Motor Lublin

Bartosz Zmarzlik is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern speedway; his presence increases the club’s competitive prospects on track and its visibility off it. For matchdays this typically means higher attendance, greater television and streaming interest, and stronger merchandise sales. That ripple effect benefits local vendors, transport operators and hospitality businesses in Lublin, especially on race weekends.

Broader implications for fans and the city

For supporters — including expats living in Lublin or visiting Poland — the extension promises continuity. Fans can plan to see a top rider in action for multiple seasons, and season ticket packages and hospitality offers are more likely to be developed around a stable star attraction. The move also helps cement Lublin’s profile within the national speedway scene, particularly the country’s top division, the Ekstraliga, which attracts significant domestic and regional interest.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: Speedway is a form of motorcycle racing on short oval tracks, popular in Poland. Poland’s top domestic competition is the Ekstraliga, where clubs like ORLEN OIL Motor Lublin compete. Matches are typically evening events, family-friendly and loud: expect close racing, standing-room sections and passionate local supporters. If you’re an expat planning to attend, buy tickets through the club website or official reseller, arrive early for parking and security checks, and know that many announcements will be in Polish — but club staff and volunteers often assist English speakers. Stadion locations use local street names, so rely on mapping apps and allow extra travel time on match days.

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