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Hes a quiet man off the track but on the track hes such an exciting rider and you know youve got someone special when the likes of Carl Fogarty are tweeting that Kildemand is awesome to watch.Manager Alun Rossiter said: Im absolutely chuffed to have Peter back for next year. He was our first signing this time last year as well, so hopefully thats an omen!Kildemand, 23, joined the Robins at reserve this year for his first full top-flight campaign and proved to be a massive success, quickly moving into the main body of the team with a string of high scores and playing a big part in their title victory.SWINDON have made Danish crowd-pleaser Peter Kildemand their first signing for the 2013 Elite League season.
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He comes in on a 6.32 average which I am sure he will increase. He is vastly experienced, knows all the away tracks and will give us greater firepower on our travels.Eastbourne boss Trevor Geer said: I saw Adam this week and he is really excited about coming back to Eastbourne. He was a huge favourite with the crowd and it is real coup for us to get him back in an Eagles racesuit.The Australian quit the sport for personal reasons after a spell with Belle Vue earlier this year, but now re-joins the Eagles in a loan deal with parent club Lakeside which sees Lewis Bridger move on loan in the opposite direction.ADAM Shields is to return to British Speedway with Eastbourne next season.
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We were delighted to tie up a deal with him so quickly and feel that we will see him make a big step up next season. The senior members of the side will be giving him all the help that they can, as we all know that the points picked up at reserve are crucial to the overall success of any side.Co-promoter and manager Tony Jackson added: As we set out our team plans for next season it soon became clear that we needed a three-point rider at reserve and Ashley was the only real candidate for that position. New owner Laura Morgan said: Ashley was immediately in our team plans as we believe he has the potential and the fighting spirit to increase his average. Bringing him back to Derwent Park was an obvious choice as he has a seasons track experience under his belt, was keen to return to Workington and he has formed an excellent relationship with the other lads.WORKINGTON have named reserve Ashley Morris as their fourth signing for next seasonand he is also the fourth member of last seasons side to make a quick return to Derwent Park.
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We qualify for the Premier Shield as league champions, so maybe its rather appropriate that we will have six of our championship-winning team on parade for these meetings, as we are tracking as close as possible to an unchanged team in 2013.Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: It should be a terrific couple of clashes against Newcastle, and of course theres a bit of silverware at the end of it for the aggregate winners.The two clubs have already agreed dates for the tie, with Scunthorpe to stage the first leg at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday April 12 and the return at Brough Park two days later.LEAGUE Champions Scunthorpe will face KO Cup winners Newcastle in the Premier Shield early next season.
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When deciding to run the meeting, we wanted to get as competitive a field as possible, especially with it being the first staging of such an event at Somerset. With the riders announced so far as taking part, together with the remainder who I believe will be confirming their participation, then I think we will have achieved that aim and that the fans will be treated to an excellent nights racing.Meeting co-ordinator Garry May said: With seven of the sixteen riders now in place, the field already has a very competitive look about it, with Barker, Fisher and Bridger all being renowned Oaktree Arena experts.Last seasons Plymouth top two of Ben Barker and Ryan Fisher are also included, Barker having already completed a deal with Ipswich for next year, whilst Dutchman Randy Oldenziel will be making his UK speedway debut.SOMERSET have confirmed four more riders for the Christmas Cracker on December 28including Great Britain international Lewis Bridger.
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They have done a wonderful job and I admire them for everything they have put into the project over the last five or six years. It will be exciting to get involved again.He said: Chris and David have put so much into the new stadium and when Chris approached me to say they could do with me on the board I said I was willing to help.The BSPA have sanctioned an application for the Vancouver-based businessman to join David Gordon and Chris Morton, and Carswell is expected to return to the UK next year after the sale of his dental business.BELLE Vue have named long-time club backer George Carswell as their third promoter.
