SPEEDWAY News and fixtures

(SPEEDWAY 1)

GLASGOW have been boosted by the return of skipper Shane Parker and youngster Josh Grajczonek for the clash with Somerset on Sunday.The Tigers have been unable to find a replacement for still-injured Ross Brady but are relieved to be much closer to full-strength.Co-promoter Stewart Dickson said: "Having two key riders back from injury will make such a huge difference to team strength and morale."

(SPEEDWAY 2)

 BERWICK could be without reserve Gino Franchetti for up to a month after he suffered a severely burned arm at Newcastle last weekend.Mitchell Davey steps in as a guest in Saturday's home match against Somerset, which will offer free admission to all accompanied under-16s..Owner John Anderson said: "It's going to be a great night, and in addition to the racing there will be a whole lot more activity."

(SPEEDWAY 3)

BOURNEMOUTH went to the top of the National League with an emphatic 62-33win over Plymouth at Wimborne Road.Mark Baseby scored a full 15-point maximum and Jay Herne was also unbeaten by an opponent as the Buccaneers took over from Weymouth.Manager Garry May said: "It's nice to get to the top of the league, and now we are there, we would like to stay there."

(FIXTURES)

 FRIDAY JULY 17:

PREMIER LEAGUE: Edinburgh v Somerset 7.30, Scunthorpe v Stoke 7.30

U21 INTERNATIONAL: GB v Australasia, Plymouth 7.30

SIDECARS: Somerset 7.30

SATURDAY JULY 18

:PREMIER LEAGUE: Berwick v Somerset 7pm, Rye House v Scunthorpe 7pm, Stoke vEdinburgh 7.30, Workington v Sheffield 7pm

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Weymouth v Plymouth 7.15

SUNDAY JULY 19

:PREMIER LEAGUE: Glasgow v Somerset 4pm, Newcastle v Redcar 6.30, Newport vBirmingham 5pm

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Mildenhall v Scunthorpe 4pmU

21 INTERNATIONAL: GB v Australasia, Buxton 3pm


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