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THE draw has been made for the British Under-21 Final at Dudley on April 23.Seven riders will be making their debut in the meeting, and a new name will be on the trophy as no previous winners of the event are taking part.An added incentive for the competitors is that the top three finishers will be offered a place in the third and final round of the World Under-21 Championship at Berwick on August 10.DRAW: Jason Garrity (Rye House), Oliver Greenwood (Coventry Storm), Robert Branford (Unattached), Darryl Ritchings (Isle of Wight), Ashley Morris (Workington/Dudley), Max Clegg (Dudley), Ben Morley (Kent), Josh Bates (Scunthorpe/Mildenhall), Stefan Nielsen (Somerset/Mildenhall), Kyle Howarth (Poole/Workington), Matt Williamson (Buxton), Tom Perry (Somerset/Isle of Wight), Danny Stoneman (Isle of Wight), James Sarjeant (Coventry Storm), Dan Greenwood (Dudley), Joe Jacobs (Glasgow/Coventry Storm). Reserves: Shane Hazelden (Kings Lynn Young Stars), Liam Carr (Unattached).
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NATIONAL League newcomers Kent have confirmed a substantial two-year team sponsorship deal with CTA Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.The Milton Regis company agreed to step up their initial planned involvement from heat sponsorship after being impressed by stadium facilities, and plan to utilise those for corporate events during the season.CTA MD David Rooney said: We are pleased to be the official team sponsor of the Kent CTA Fire Kings for the next two years, the only league Speedway Team in Kent. We are all bike riders and enthusiasts and cant wait to experience race days as we used to at Canterbury and Crayford many years ago. Its fantastic to be a part of a new chapter in the history of Kent and Central Park, Sittingbourne and we hope the first meeting in May is the catalyst bringing new regular sporting entertainment, visitors and opportunities to many local businesses.
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FRIDAY MARCH 22:CHALLENGE: Lakeside v Peterborough OFFTRAVEL PLUS TROPHY 1st leg: Coventry v Dudley OFF (Prov re-staging: Fri Apr 19)ASHLEY JONES MEMORIAL: Kings Lynn OFFCHALLENGE: Plymouth v Exeter Select OFF
SATURDAY MARCH 23:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Eastbourne v Belle Vue 7.30
SUNDAY MARCH 24:DAVID HOWE TESTIMONIAL: Scunthorpe 3pm
