(SPEEDWAY 1)POOLE star Chris Holder celebrated his maiden Grand Prix victory in front of a record-breaking 44,150 crowd at the Millennium Stadium Holder ended the recent British GP dominance of Jason Crump, with the reigning World Champion having to settle for second place after winning in South Wales for the last two years.Polish ace Jarek Hampel was third and takes over the series lead from countryman Tomasz Gollob, who suffered ignition failure in the semi-final.British duo Chris Harris and Tai Woffinden both scored six, Woffinden finishing on a high by winning his last race, and Wild Card entry Scott Nicholls scored four.Holder said: "What happened tonight was unreal. Even on the track walk when there were just a few thousand people, I heard the atmosphere and knew it was going to be a good one."I honestly didn't think that was possible and I don't have the words for it. I'm stoked that it happened. I've got no words - I'm so happy."

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STOKE have announced the signing of Czech Republic rider Lubos Tomicek to replace Claus Vissing.The move concluded a hectic week of activity at Loomer Road as Vissing seemed set to return to the Elite League, only for that to fall through - but the Dane still sees his future at that level.The Potters had initially named Henning Bager as Vissing's replacement, but it transpired that he would only be available for a month.Promoter Dave Tattum said: "Unfortunately Henning could only join us until August 7, so after further discussions with him we looked at other options. "Lubos had been in touch with us several times in the week, we spoke to him and he was able to commit for the rest of this season with the possibility, if things go well, of next season also."

(FIXTURES)MONDAY JULY 12:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Belle Vue v Coventry 7.30, Wolverhampton v Swindon 7.30TUESDAY JULY 13:NATIONAL LEAGUE: Isle of Wight v Plymouth 7.30 F.A.S.T GOLDEN HAMMER: Dudley (at Wolverhampton) 7.30