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RORY Schlein is joining Kings Lynn on a full transfer from Coventry as part of a new-look Stars side.Schlein, who rode for Belle Vue in 2012, comes in along with Nicolai Klindt, Simon Stead, Sebastian Alden and Kozza Smith. Mads Korneliussen returns from this season, with the No.1 position to be finalised.Schlein said: King's Lynn is the right move for me, it's a track I like which was a big point for me to come here. I get on really well with Buster and Jonathan (Chapman) so that helps.I wanted to come to King's Lynn, I could have perhaps got a better deal at other clubs but from day one it was the club I wanted to be at. The side that we a putting together, you can see why riders want to come here. The club is getting stronger and stronger each year and the way it is run is just right.(SPEEDWAY 2)
SHEFFIELD have confirmed the return of local hero Simon Stead as their new No.1 for 2013.Stead last rode for the Owerton side in 2002 and won a host of honours in his first spell with the club. He won the Elite League with Swindon last month and next year will double-up with Kings Lynn.Stead said: This is a dream move for me, I cant tell you how good this feels. Im coming home.I know they had a tough time of it last season and I hope my arrival will help get a bit more interest amongst the fans. I want to play my part in getting this club back where it belongs, and that is amongst the top teams in the Premier League.(SPEEDWAY 3)
IPSWICH have moved for former Leicester man Jari Makinen as they finalise their team plans for the 2013 Premier League.Finnish rider Makinen is the latest new arrival at Foxhall, with the Witches side being completed by Rohan Tungate, Morten Risager and Cameron Heeps who all return from this year.Co-promoter Chris Louis said: I didn't know much about Jari before I saw him ride at Leicester last year but I liked what I saw. He is another racer who doesn't give up if he misses the gate and he is another rider, like Rohan, who has now ridden all the PL tracks and should be able to build on the experience gained. I believe he has the potential to improve his average and also add to the excitement factor when out on track.
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SWINDON have snapped up 2012 Premier League winner Ashley Birks to fill one of their reserve berths for next season.Birks will double-up with the Robins whilst racing for Scunthorpe once again, and Robins bosses believe he has the potential to make the grade in the top flight.Manager Alun Rossiter said: Ashley is a rider who is very much on the up. We brought him in a couple of times last year and his attitude was spot-on.I was very impressed with him, and although he hasnt had much Elite League action so far I feel that the more experience he gets at this level, the better hell become. Hes already shown he can get around all kinds of tracks with the success hes had, and thats important.
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DEREK Sneddon will remain with Edinburgh next seasonand has been re-installed as the Monarchs team captain.Sneddon led the club to the Premier League title in 2008 before a loan move to Newcastle and then a return to Armadale this year.He said: Im honoured to be asked to be captain once again. Its sad that the previous captain Matthew (Wethers) is moving on but that means somebody has to be asked to take on the job, and Im happy its me.Obviously we only know some of the team at the moment but I know roughly what the thinking of the promotion is, and I cant see any reason why we shouldnt have a fantastic season.
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DARRYL Ritchings has become the Isle of Wights third signing for their 2013 National League team in a loan move from Elite League Swindon.Co-boss Chris Hunt said: We're delighted to have landed him, and I'm certain the move will prove to be of huge benefit to both ourselves and Darryl himself who I'm sure will fit in well here at Smallbrook and prove to be another trump card in our side next year."Meanwhile rivals Coventry have handed locally-based Richard Franklin a route back into the sport following two seasons with Dudley in 2010-11 but a lack of racing this year.Co-boss Blayne Scroggins said: Richard comes on board as a Coventry asset, and its good news for us. He was keen to come to Coventry being a local lad, and were really pleased to sign him.
