(SPEEDWAY 1) TRIPLE World Champion Nicki Pedersen is a confirmed starter for Coventry's Brandonapolis on March 26. The Dane is expected to face several of his current Grand Prix rivals in the high-profile meeting, just a month before he starts his bid to regain the World title. Bees boss Alun Rossiter said: "I'm absolutely delighted that Nicki has agreed to do this meeting, and the news undoubtedly raises the bar for everyone." The Bees have been further boosted by the renewal of their long-term team sponsorship deal with Buildbase, who are back with the club for a seventh consecutive season. Regional Director John Clarke said: "It's exciting to have the effervescent Rosco on board, and that adds to the superb relationship and professionalism we already enjoy from Sandhu and Colin (Pratt). "The last six years have been fantastic, and once again we're excited about the hopes and plans for the Buildbase Bees over the season to come." (SPEEDWAY 2) SHEFFIELD have announced their team sponsorship deal with Sheffield Window Centre will continue for the 2010 season. The Tigers are strongly fancied to make a bid for Premier League honours and owner Neil Machin is delighted to be able to renew the arrangement. Machin said: "Ian Hunter at Sheffield Window Centre is more than a sponsor, he is also a supporter and a genuine friend of the club who wants what is best for us. "From a personal point of view I'm delighted to have him and his team on board for another season and we will proudly carry their identity once again. "Sponsorship is a vital part of modern day sport and we are delighted to have this secured. In a time when some top football clubs can't get shirt sponsors, it's a fragile time for professional sport and we really appreciate the input from all our backers."
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EASTBOURNE'S pre-season plans have been handed a massive boost with a new club sponsorship deal.
The Eagles have been joined by Lifestyle Europe in a deal which involves a significant investment into the club by the seaside town's Mazda and Renault car showrooms.
Co-promoter Trevor Geer said: "A great deal of work has gone into securing the future of the Eagles as a top flight speedway team and we're hugely grateful to those fans and local businesses that have dug very deeply into their pockets and given up a lot of time for the club.
"A prominent local business like Lifestyle coming on board really adds to our momentum and will give a renewed enthusiasm on the track."
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WORKINGTON are gearing-up for their 40th anniversary meeting on Saturday, March 27.
It will be the second home meeting of the 2010 season, following on from the opener with Redcar Bears a week earlier (March 20).
An individual meeting to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first speedway fixture at Derwent Park, a star-studded field is being put together.
Boss Ian Thomas said: "I know there was a break in the sport at Derwent Park in the late 80's and most of the 90's but 1970 is still a very significant date for speedway lovers in the area and we just felt it appropriate to celebrate a significant anniversary."