Danish Nicki Pedersen will be suspended for six months from all speedways, NERI (Danish Motor Union) announces.

It was in June that Nicki Pedersen is judged to have acted unsportsmanlike and threatening in connection with a league match in Holsted.

Nicki Pedersen drives for Holsted Speedway Klub.

He drove last Masarna at the end of last season.

The 44-year-old has driven for several other Swedish clubs and also won World Cup gold three times.

Pedersen has a chance to appeal, which he will also do, his lawyer informs Danish TV2.