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It is also says so much about David that he wants to honour Kenny Smith at the meeting. I know that anyone who was there will remember that Saturday night against Edinburgh when Kenny took his last ride on the back of Davids bike.Promoter Rob Godfrey said: David is incredibly committed to Scunthorpe Speedway and I can see him being with us for years to come. Im sure it is going to be a great meeting, a fantastic start to the new season and wonderful opportunity to honour a great servant to our club and speedway in general.Howe is going into his fifth season with the Scorpions but has spent ten as a Wolverhampton asset, and his benefit meeting will also include the Kenny Smith Memorial Trophy awarded to the winner in memory of the former Scunthorpe manager.SCUNTHORPE will open the 2013 campaign with skipper David Howes Testimonial meeting on Sunday, March 24.

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He most certainly has a very long future ahead of him and Im sure he will do well. He and Shaun Tedham are both assets of the club as we look to build and move forward, and I feel we are doing that.Tattum said: Im delighted to welcome Emerson on board here at Loomer Road. He is young and extremely enthusiastic and eager to learn, and he is looking forward to the challenge that he has been handed. The 18-year-old comes from a motocross background and has impressed in training sessions and amateur meetings, having been introduced to Potters promoter Dave Tattum by the Worrall brothers.STOKE have named speedway newcomer Emerson Jones as their second reserve for the 2013 season.