(SPEEDWAY 1) BELLE Vue chief David Gordon insists Belle Vue are determined to challenge for honours - despite the loss of top man Jason Crump.The double world champion is to sit out British racing next season to cut down his schedule. Said Gordon: "This will enable us to put a new complexion on our team next season and to assemble a more balanced side and to challenge for honours."
(SPEEDWAY 2) SWINDON boss Alun Rossiter insists British clubs are in a better position than many in other leagues. And he believes some of the criticism levelled at the sport in this countryis unfair.He said: "On the surface it might seem like the Swedish and Polish leagues are in a better state, but the fact riders are owed six figure sums in these leagues suggests otherwise."
(FIXTURES) FRIDAY OCTOBER 24:
CRAVEN SHIELD FINAL 2ND LEG: Coventry v Lakeside 8pm
PROMOTION/RELEGATION RACE-OFF: Edinburgh v Wolverhampton 7.30
BEST PAIRS: Peterborough 7.30
CONFERENCE LEAGUE KNOCKOUT CUP FINAL 2ND LEG:
Plymouth v Boston 7.30
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25:
ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP FINAL: Eastbourne v Poole 7.30
PREMIER LEAGUE: Stoke v Reading 7.30
YOUNG SHIELD FINAL: Berwick v Workington 7pm
CONFERENCE LEAGUE FINAL: Weymouth v Boston 7.15
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26:
ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP FINAL: Poole v Eastbourne 3pm
YOUNG SHIELD FINAL:Workington v Berwick 7pm
CONFERENCE LEAGUE FINAL: Boston v Weymouth 7pm
CONFERENCE CHALLENGE: Buxton v Belle Vue Colts 3pm
HEATHERSFIELD GOLDENHELMET: Glasgow 3pm
MONDAY OCTOBER 27:PROMOTION/RELEGATION RACE-OFF: Wolverhampton v Edinburgh 7.30
BRITISH U18CHAMPIONSHIP: Scunthorpe 7.30