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LEICESTER captain Kauko Nieminen will stage his Testimonial meeting at Beaumont Park on Sunday June 2.The popular Finn has also ridden for Workington and Glasgow at Premier League level, and Lakeside in the top flight, and has proved to be a huge hit with Lions fans since joining the East Midlands club midway through the 2011 campaign.Co-promoter Alan Jones said: We are so pleased that Kauko has asked for his Testimonial to be held at Leicester. Whenever his name crops up in conversation it is evident that he is held in high regard within the sport by fellow riders, promoters and fans. He is someone who is looked up to and his presence in the team can actually ease talks during a time of team building, particularly when they know that they will be riding with Kauko.

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FORMER Stoke rider Rob Grant is hoping to get on the comeback trail in the National League this season.The 28-year-old has Premier League experience from his time with the Potters, who have circulated his name to other clubs after Grant expressed his wish to return to the sport.Grant said: Ive found my enthusiasm for speedway again and Im fit and well and have bikes, and am raring to go. I have no issues with getting time off work and also have transport, and feel I could do a good job for someone in the National League.