# Financial crisis at Gniezno speedway club

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/financial-crisis-at-gniezno-speedway-club
> Updated: 2026-10-23T00:13:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Polish speedway club, identified as Ultrapur Omega Gniezno and later referred to as Start Gniezno, is experiencing significant financial instability. Following its exit from the Krajowa Liga Żużlowa semi-finals, board member Tomasz Adamski indicated the organization must seek external funding to meet obligations, noting that difficulties collecting payments from sponsors have become a recurring issue.

While Adamski denied rumors that the club owed players over one million PLN, he confirmed that settling athlete debts and preparing the stadium for the upcoming season were urgent priorities. The instability has already resulted in riders Norbert Krakowiak and Kevin Fajfer terminating their contracts.

By late October, the club’s future remained uncertain as it failed to present a clear strategy to resolve the crisis despite previous assurances. Approaching deadlines for settling debts with creditors have fueled public debate regarding the long-term viability of the club’s management model.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Start Gniezno faces ongoing financial uncertainty

Speedway club Start Gniezno faces a financial crisis as it struggles to meet creditor obligations and secure a stable future.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/start-gniezno-faces-ongoing-financial-uncertainty

### 2026-10-03: Ultrapur Omega Gniezno faces financial difficulties

Speedway club Ultrapur Omega Gniezno is facing financial instability and must seek external funding to settle debts with players and sponsors following their exit from the Krajowa Liga Żużlowa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ultrapur-omega-gniezno-faces-financial-difficulties

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