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DANISH international Bjarne Pedersen is returning to Eastbourne for the 2013 Elite League season.Pedersen enjoyed a successful 2011 campaign at Arlington and helped the Eagles to the Grand Final before switching to Birmingham this yearbut he now heads back to the South coast club.Eagles boss Trevor Geer said: Bjarne did an excellent job for us in 2011 and our success that year is a matter of record.He wanted to come back to the Eagles and we believe he will help us once again to put in a serious challenge for league honours next year.
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POOLE have signed former World Under-21 Champion Robert Miskowiakeight years after an initial attempt to gain his signature.The Pirates moved for Miskowiak in 2004 but he elected to join Ipswich, where he has spent the majority of his Elite League career. He now moves to Poole on a 5.81 average after a short-term stint with Wolverhampton in 2012.Poole promoter Matt Ford said: This is a key capture for us. Robert has always shown a liking for the Wimborne Road track and to have him on board was pivotal in our plans.Poole has a wonderful reputation with Polish riders and I am confident Robert will add his name to the illustrious list. This past season we were served brilliantly by Adrian Medzienski and then Krzysztof Kasprzak.
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JACOB Thorssell has been confirmed as the second starter for Wolverhampton in the Elite League next year.Thorssell joins Freddie Lindgren in the Monmore clubs line-up but fellow Swedish youngster Pontus Aspgren has been told he can talk to other clubs.Wolves promoter Chris Van Straaten said: It was a tough call for Pontus but he is free to talk to other clubs and we wanted to make the decision as quickly as possible to give him the best chance of getting fixed up.He is certainly part of the future plans here at Wolverhampton and we will be watching his progress closely in 2013.
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PETERBOROUGH are looking to make the 2013 season a family affair at the Showground - after a successful application to change their weekly racenight.This will see the Panthers in home action predominantly on Fridays - and club bosses hope to see an increase in younger members of their support-base attending, with a value-for-money family night out very much in their thoughts.Co-promoter Julie Mahoney said: It has long been felt that Fridays are the best night for speedway in Peterborough and we are now able to do that.It is something weve been looking at for a while, but the availability of the Showground was set to change a lot next year anyway. The dates we were given by the stadium saw a big reduction in Thursdays, but a massive increase in Fridays, so this change has worked out rather well for all concerned.
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STOKE have brought former favourite Lee Smart back to the club for the 2013 National League season.Smart won the supporters Rider of the Year award when he rode for the Potters at Premier League level in 2010, and comes in on a 9.58 average in a loan deal from Birmingham.Stoke promoter Dave Tattum said: Im absolutely thrilled to have Lee returning to Loomer Road in 2013. Lee gives 100 per cent in every ride and thrilled supporters with his never-say-die attitude and commitment. He always has good equipment and Im sure he will be a superb No.1 for the club next season. Lee made it clear that he wanted to ride for us and was a pleasure to deal with. Id like to thank Birminghams Graham Drury who was superb in helping us conclude the deal.
