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LAKESIDE have made a team change on the eve of the season with Richard Lawson recruited to replace Richie Worrall.Lawson, who rides for Workington in the Premier League, joins the Hammers on a doubling-up basis after Worrall was ruled out due to contractual issues.Co-promoter Jon Cook said: We are fortunate that Richard was available and he jumped at the chance of joining us. He is a great big-track specialist, and as such gives us strength at reserve on our travels to compliment Rob Mears small-track skills, whilst he learns the Raceway circuit.We had dealings with (Worralls) second agent of the winter and after an unprecedented attempt to renegotiate a contract signed before the end of last season we felt the riders heart was clearly not at the club.(SPEEDWAY 2)
KINGS Lynn will include three of their current senior riders in the line-up for the Ashley Jones Memorial meeting at the Norfolk Arena on Friday.Simon Stead, Sebastian Alden and Kozza Smith are all named along with several former Stars such as Olly Allen, Kevin Doolan and David Howe in the 16-man field.Jones lost his life in a track crash in Australia in 2005 shortly after being part of the clubs Premier League title-winning team.Promoter Buster Chapman said: He was one of the fans favourites being such a handsome lad with a big smile and a huge heart. I along with my family, Rob Lyon and all the riders and staff here at King's Lynn Speedway, will miss him forever.(SPEEDWAY 3)
ALES Dryml will retain the captaincy at Belle Vue this season after taking over midway through the 2012 campaign.Experienced Czech Republic rider Dryml is one of only three riders retained from last years Aces squad, and manager Jason Attwood says he was the obvious choice.Attwood said: I developed a lot of respect for Ales as I got to know him better last season. I wanted continuity in the captains role so I was very happy when he accepted the invitation to do it.Hes one of those riders who can lead from the front by pulling out the stops when needed. I cant believe hell be starting at the bottom of our averages and I cant see him staying there.
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WEDNESDAY MARCH 20:CHALLENGE: Birmingham v Belle Vue 7.30
THURSDAY MARCH 21:CHALLENGE 1st leg: Peterborough v Lakeside 7.30CHALLENGE: Swindon v British Lions 7.30
FRIDAY MARCH 22:CHALLENGE 2nd leg: Lakeside v Peterborough 8pmTRAVEL PLUS TROPHY 1st leg: Coventry v Dudley 8pmASHLEY JONES MEMORIAL: Kings Lynn 7.30CHALLENGE: Plymouth v Exeter Select 7.30
SATURDAY MARCH 23:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Eastbourne v Belle Vue 7.30
SUNDAY MARCH 24:DAVID HOWE TESTIMONIAL: Scunthorpe 3pm
