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The origins of speedway in Warsaw began with the founding of two clubs in the city; the first in 1923, when the Polish
Motorcycle Club (Polski Klub Motorowy, PKM) were formed. One of its founders was Witold Rychter and the club's members took part in motorcycle and car competitions throughout the
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Warszawa and Budowlani reverted to the name Skra Warszawa. Legia also celebrated their first Polish champion in
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in 1961, 1962 and 1964 (it had previously held rounds in (1956, 1957 and 1958). At the end of 1987, the speedway track was removed from the stadium.
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created a motorcycle section, officially celebrating its anniversary on 8 December. The first speedway was raced on 9 November 1930 at the
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before yet another change for the 2002 season, when the Warsaw Motor Club ran as
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speedway section and went on to win the silver medal in the
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