After American Bruce Penhall won twice in 1981 and 1982 - the latter being the first and only time a World Championship race has been hosted in the United States, in Los Angeles - it was time for Denmark to ascend the world control of speedway.
Efter at Bruce Penhall havde vundet to gange i 1981 og 1982 – den sidste af disse, da VM for første og hidtil eneste gang blev afviklet i USA, i Los Angeles – var det Danmarks tur til at overtage herredømmet i speedwayverdenen.