Roman Alexandrovich Povazhny (Russian: Поважный, Роман Александрович; born October 23, 1976[1]) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider and a former champion of Russia.

[2] He earned 21 caps for the Russia national speedway team.

[3] Povazhny won the Russian national championship in 2001.

[4] He started his British leagues career with Eastbourne Eagles and would ride with them for four seasons in 1999, 2001,[5][6] 2004 and 2007.

[7] Inbetween he rode for Oxford Cheetahs during the 2000 season.