The 35-year-old, who has ridden almost the same roller coaster as Masarna for the past 20 years, bubbled with joy after driving for his first Swedish team gold late in his career.

Happy and proud of the medal, he stood in the middle of a cascade of lovely champagne.

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Antonio Lindbäck happy after Masarnas SM gold.

Photo: Bildbyrån.

One of his greatest moments as a speedway driver.

Antonio is often called "Rio Rocket". 

He came from Brazil to Sweden and Avesta as a small adopted child.

As a teenager well on his way to an alpine career.

A great talent.

Tested speedway and changed the steel edges to the trailer shoe.

Swedish speedway should be grateful for that.

Lindbäck has several heavy international merits in his CV.

He was for a long time Tony Rickardsson's "crown prince" but had a hard time shouldering King Tony's mantle.

There were many failures.

Both on and off the track.

Come back one more time

The personal problems that Lindbäck has been dragged with have probably affected his chances of becoming world champion.

Antonio left this year's World Cup series with a bang after finishing in 15th and last place in the championship.

It has sometimes been painful to see Lindbäck outclassed by its competitors.

Therefore, it is great to see Lindbäck come back and shine once again.

Tonight he was not a rising star.

Tonight he was the crackling rocket on the plains.

Antonio made sure that the gold did not turn into sand.

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The Masers won Swedish Championship gold - after 20 years of waiting Photo: Bildbyrån