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KING'S Lynn owner Keith Chapman has stepped in to save the town's football club.Chapman, who has revived the Stars and made them one of the top Premier League Speedway clubs - his son, Jonathan, will also be involved in the daily business of the club.Said Jonathan: "At a time when many football clubs are in financial troublei t's a good reflection on speedway that we can step in and secure the future of our local club. It's a challenge we are very much looking forward to."
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FANS from throughout the country have the chance to get together ahead of the new season at the Speedway and Grass Track show on March 7. The event takes place at the Sports Connexion, Ryton-on-Dunsmore near Coventry and there will be over 30 stands featuring clubs, riders andtraders. Legendary New Zealander Barry Briggs will be signing copies of his new book and there will also be a memorabilia auction.Organiser Nick Barber said: "We welcome fans from all over the UK and itshould be a great way for everyone to get together and look ahead to the new British season which starts a week later."
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PETER Karlsson will make his first public appearance as a Belle Vue rider when he attends a fans' forum at Kirkmanshulme Lane on Monday.Swedish veteran Karlsson led Wolverhampton to the Elite League title in 2009 and now forms a new spearhead for the Aces alongside Grand Prix star Hans Andersen.The new signings have been well received by the club's supporters, with the Aces tipped to improve significantly on recent seasons.
Promoter David Gordon said: "Peter is a top professional and we have been very impressed with his enthusiasm to play his part in helping us to move up the table next season."He was keen to come over to face the fans when we told him about Monday's meeting, and it will be interesting to hear what he has to say."
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EASTBOURNE co-promoter Mike Bellerby has confirmed the club are waiting on a work permit for Russian star Denis Gizatullin. The Eagles have been keen to include Gizatullin in their team in recent years, but he has only made one appearance for the Arlington side, back in 2007.They have listed him in their team line-up for this year and believe he will prove to be a trump card, especially as he will start in a reserve berth.
Bellerby said: "There are still things that need to be sorted. It's alengthy process, as we saw with Cameron Woodward last year."Once we have put together all the information, it probably takes four to six weeks for the embassy in Moscow to give a decision. I won't be celebrating until the visa is in his hand."
