(SPEEDWAY 1)THREE-TIMES World Champion Nicki Pedersen is the first big name to be unveiled for Peterborough's 40th Anniversary opener.The Danish star, who will be attempting to regain his world title this summer, will head an all-star cast list at the East of England Showground on Monday, March 15.He will lead the opposition and Panthers fans are also likely to get their first glimpse of two of the world's most exciting young talents as the names of the opposing seven will be released over the next couple of weeks.(SPEEDWAY 2)NEWPORT have completed their National League team plans with Australian Mark Jones and 15-year-old Darryl Ritchings.Jones, 20, has been a target of the Welsh club throughout the winter and Ritchings has already made some appearances for the team.Co-boss Nick Mallett said: "We feel the make- up of the team has the right balance and I really believe it meets with the approval of our fans."