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LAKESIDE have ruled club assets Jonas Davidsson and Joonas Kylmakorpi out of their 2011 planning.Davidsson is set to take time out of racing in the UK although he remains in the Hammers' long-term plans, whilst Kylmakorpi - who was loaned to Eastbourne this year - has now handed in a transfer request.Lakeside boss Jon Cook said: "With JD taking a sabbatical we will be looking at our heat leader options although it's rather handy to have him available if needed during the season."Joonas' situation was not unexpected as he had a great end of the year and was likely to want to keep his set up the same, and in any case in the current financial climate we won't be breaking our wage structure for any one rider."

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 NEWPORT have confirmed the full draw for their popular New Year Classic event on January 2.Wasps bosses have put together a line-up containing riders from both Elite and Premier Leagues, and boxing champion Nathan Cleverly has been confirmed as the guest of honour.Co-promoter Steve Mallett said: "This is a fascinating mix of youth and experience with former winners such as defending champion Steve Boxall and twice winner David Howe among the favourites, not forgotting the two Elite League riders Ben Barker and Lewis Bridger plus Newport Wasps skipper Leigh Lanham who will enjoy home support."Draw: Richard Hall, Lee Smart, Adam Roynon, Leigh Lanham, David Howe, Ben Barker, Carl Wilkinson, Lewis Bridger, Patrick Tarp, Andreas Westlund, Kevin Doolan, Steve Boxall.


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