(SPEEDWAY 1)SWINDON assets Simon Stead and Morten Risager have both signed-on to ride for the Blunsdon club again next season.Stead was an ever-present with the Robins in 2009, whilst Risager came into the side in the closing weeks to replace Jurica Pavlic.Swindon co-promoter Gary Patchett said: "They both have good track knowledge and we are confident they will start the season strongly and continue to develop."

(SPEEDWAY 2)COVENTRY are set to make an alteration at reserve after American youngster Ricky Wells was ruled out of their squad.Bees asset Wells is being loaned to Premier League Stoke and is ineligible to double-up in the Elite League.Manager Alun Rossiter said: "We did expect the rule to change but we have to abide by it, and I have a couple of irons in the fire for filling that role."

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