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SWINDON skipper Hans Andersen romped to a full 15-point maximum as Swindon overcame Peterborough 54-38 to go top of the Elite League table.Winter signing Edward Kennett was also unbeaten from four rides for the reigning champions, who face away trips to Birmingham and Peterborough later in the week.Robins boss Alun Rossiter said: Hans is back to his best, I think we can say that officially. He was brilliant, nobody could stop him, it was the complete performance from him. His starts were perfect.He deserves great credit, hes enjoying his racing too which is great and that certainly helps. Im delighted with the win and its good to have three wins in the bag already.(SPEEDWAY 2)
WOLVERHAMPTON edged out Poole by a single point in a dramatic Elite League meeting at Monmore Green.Freddie Lindgren claimed the two points Wolves needed by finishing second in Heat 15 for a 45-44 win, whilst brother Ludvigwho will stay with the club until the end of April as cover for the unavailable Sam Masterssecured a shock 5-1 with Ricky Wells over World Champion Chris Holder in Heat 12 to put the home side in front.Wolves boss Peter Adams said: Its very pleasing to get the win, the boys had to work hard for that.It means we add to our points tally and thats all we can ask. We could so easily have lost the meeting when you look at the early stages and how we were struggling.
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BELLE VUE gave a solid team performance to see off Coventry 52-41 and gain their first Elite League win of the season.Six of the seven Aces scored eight or nine points, with Kevin Wolbert unbeaten from his first four outings, whilst the Bees scorechart was dominated by Krzysztof Kasprzak and Scott Nicholls.Belle Vue boss Jason Attwood said: It was a great team performance. We carried on where we left off in the draw at Coventry last Friday and to score 52 points without anyone reaching double figures says a lot for our team effort.It was good to see six of the boys winning races and they are really getting the track sorted out.(SPEEDWAY 4)
SCUNTHORPE have confirmed they will reduce admission prices for their televised Premier League clash with Workington on April 30.The reigning champions will admit adults for 10 as they look to create a big atmosphere at the Lincolnshire venue for the visit of Sky Sports.Promoter Rob Godfrey said: This is a huge occasion for the clubit will be only the second time that the Sky cameras have come along to the Eddie Wright Raceway. We are planning to have everything just perfect for the occasion.Were very excited about it, and I know the new promotion at Workington are also equally excited about featuring in a televised meeting. Weve cut admission prices because we want the place to be heaving.(SPEEDWAY 5)
BERWICK have secured the services of former Bandit Sebastian Alden as a guest this weekend whilst Ricky Ashworth recovers from concussion.Alden helped the club to the Premier League Fours title last year before moving into the Elite League full-time with Kings Lynn, but will line up for his old club against Redcar on Saturday.Bandits co-owner George Hepburn said: Before we could even start our search, Sebastian contacted us and asked us if he could take a guest booking. Naturally we didnt take a second ask, and said wed be delighted to have him back for this one-off occasion.We all know very well what Seb is capable of as hes taken many wins at Shielfield Park, some in the most exciting of fashions, and of course he is the fastest man ever to race at our track so we know weve got the best alternative possible - and to think he called us first means hell be totally committed to his old clubs cause.(FIXTURES)
TUESDAY APRIL 9:TRAVEL PLUS TROPHY 1st leg: Dudley v Coventry 7.30
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Birmingham v Swindon 7.30, Kings Lynn v Coventry 7.30, Poole v Wolverhampton 7.30
THURSDAY APRIL 11:LEAGUE CUP: Ipswich v Somerset 7.30, Redcar v Workington 7.30, Sheffield v Leicester 7.45
FRIDAY APRIL 12:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Kings Lynn 8pm, Lakeside v Birmingham 8pm, Peterborough v Swindon 7.30PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP 1st leg: Edinburgh v Leicester 7.30LEAGUE CUP: Plymouth v Ipswich 7.15, Somerset v Rye House 7.30PREMIER SHIELD 1st leg: Scunthorpe v Newcastle 7.30
