(SPEEDWAY 1)BIG hitters Scott Nicholls and Chris Harris will clash in the opening race of the eagerly-awaited British Final at Wolverhampton on June 14.Harris, who qualified for the event from the King's Lynn semi-final, has been drawn in the number two racejacket and Nicholls, who is rejuvenated this season, is at number four.That means a mouthwatering first heat in a meeting which sees Harris defending his national title - and ex-champ Nicholls is desperate to win it back!There's also the extra motivation of a place in the British Grand Prix at Cardiff on July 10 as the wildcard should Nicholls regain his title - or finish runner-up to Harris who is already in the SGP series.It's the second event in British Speedway's Super 7even series and the racing is sure to be fast and furious.Series co-ordinator David Hoggart said: "To see Chris and Scott up against each other in the opening race means fans can't afford to be late for this one!"We also have the run-off for the last qualifying spot between Danny King and Richard Hall and both riders will be desperate to make it through.Danny's Elite League experience will make him favourite but Richard will have other ideas."A place at Cardiff is a terrific incentive and the way Scott is riding he could go all the way, but there are 14 other riders who are desperate to make it."Wolverhampton is a fine stadium and always provides terrific entertainment.I expect this meeting to be no different."BRITISH FINAL DRAW - Wolverhampton, Monday June 14 (7.30):Andrew Tully, Chris Harris, Oliver Allen, Scott Nicholls, James Wright, Jason King, Paul Clews, Edward Kennett, Simon Stead, Lewis Bridger, Richard Hall or Danny King, Jordan Frampton, Ben Barker, Chris Schramm, Stuart Robson, Leigh Lanham.(SPEEDWAY 2)WOLVERHAMPTON are still unbeaten at home after an impressive 55-40 win over Peterborough on Monday.Swedish superstar Freddie Lindgren, who rearranged his flight back to the UK from Poland because of the ash cloud crisis, jetted to a 13+1 haul from five rides.But there's some concern over skipper Tai Woffinden who crashed in Heat 15 and has a wrist injury. He clipped the back wheel of Panthers guest Scott Nicholls and landed awkwardly.Said Woffinden: "I don't really know how my crash happened but my wrist hurts quite a bit I can tell you."I don't think it's broken, if it's not then it's probably ligaments, but I've got some big meetings coming up and I don't want to be missing them!"(SPEEDWAY 3)BELLE VUE were reduced to only three riders as they crashed to a 55-36 defeat at the hands of leaders Poole at Kirky Lane.Big guns Hans Andersen (hip) and Peter Karlsson (knee) were ruled out after their opening rides, Tobias Kroner (virus) was already out and William Lawson crashed in Heat 13.Aces boss Chris Morton said: "We were confident going into this meeting and had it not been for the injuries, we would have won. We have to face reality but the reality was a bit cruel tonight."(FIXTURES)TUESDAY MAY 18:NATIONAL LEAGUE: Isle of Wight v King's Lynn 7.30 WEDNESDAY MAY 19:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Poole v Eastbourne 7.30
PREMIER LEAGUE: Birmingham v Scunthorpe 7.30, King's Lynn v Berwick 7.30THURSDAY MAY 20:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Wolverhampton 7.30, Ipswich v Eastbourne 7.30, Peterborough v Belle Vue 7.30, Swindon v Poole 7.30
PREMIER LEAGUE: Redcar v Somerset 7.30, Sheffield v Berwick 7.45 FRIDAY MAY 21:PREMIER LEAGUE: Edinburgh v Newcastle 7.30, Scunthorpe v Birmingham 7.30, Somerset v Redcar 7.30
NATIONAL LEAGUE: Plymouth v Scunthorpe 7.30, Weymouth v Rye House 7.15