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SHEFFIELD promoter Neil Machin is relishing the appearance of in-form Tai Woffinden at Owlerton in Thursdays British semi-final.Woffinden and seven-times national champion Scott Nicholls are two of the star attractions at the meeting, with Woffinden having reached the Final of last weekends European Grand Prix at Bydgoszcz.Machin said: On behalf of everyone here at Sheffield Speedway we would like to congratulate Tai on his brilliant display in Poland.Its the first British success for many years and we hope it is the first of many. We look forward to welcoming Tai here on Thursday for what should be a great night of racing.
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KINGS Lynn have signed talented British youngster Richie Worrall in a loan deal from Belle Vue.Worrall, who also rides for Newcastle in the Premier League, will replace Kozza Smith for the Stars and is set to make his debut against former club Lakeside at Purfleet on Tuesday.Lynn promoter Buster Chapman said: I spoke with Rob (Lyon) about Kozza and we both felt that a change was needed as it will benefit the club and Kozza with his Premier League racing. It's never an easy decision and I would like to thank Kozza for his efforts this year.We are delighted to have brought Richie into the team. He is a quick rider that I'm sure can only get better for us this year and challenge for a place in the main body of the team.
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WOLVERHAMPTON surged to the top of the Elite League with a resounding 59-34 win over Eastbourne at Monmore on Monday.Tai Woffinden reeled off another paid maximum for the home side and Ty Proctor only missed out in Heat 15 as Wolves secured no fewer than nine 5-1s, including three in the first four races.Proctor said: I obviously feel disappointed with Heat 15, but overall I was really happy with my performance tonight.The team is working really well and it was another great win for us as well, so I'm really happy. The atmosphere here this year is just superb.(SPEEDWAY 4)
IPSWICH have drafted in Ritchie Hawkins as a replacement for Jari Makinen who has struggled for form following a family bereavement.Hawkins has signed a short-term contract with the Witches although the club have not ruled out extending the deal should the move work out for both parties.Director of Speedway Chris Louis said: It is always difficult to have to make changes and especially so this early on in the season, but unfortunately Jari needs to take some time out of competitive racing and spend more time in his native Finland to help him cope with the loss of a loved one. It is a terrible time in anyone's life and I fully understand how difficult it must be for Jari spending so much time away from home and being expected to focus fully on his racing.(SPEEDWAY 5)
PLYMOUTH have re-signed Australian rider Jake Anderson for a second spell with the club, with his debut set to come against Newcastle in the Knockout Cup on Friday.Anderson, who rode for the Devils in the final nine matches of the 2012 season, replaces Ben Reade who is taking a break from Premier League racing.Reade will now concentrate on building his confidence in the National League with Stoke.Devils co-promoter Seemond Stephens said: Jake raced for us last year and averaged over three and a half points in three home and six away matches. We feel he can build on that and this will strengthen our team.
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TUESDAY APRIL 23:BRITISH UNDER-21 FINAL: Dudley 7.30SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Lakeside v Kings Lynn 7.30
WEDNESDAY APRIL 24:SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Birmingham v Lakeside 7.30, Kings Lynn v Poole 7.30
THURSDAY APRIL 25:BRITISH SEMI-FINAL: Sheffield 7.45SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Swindon v Eastbourne 7.30PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP 1st leg: Ipswich v Workington 7.30LEAGUE CUP: Redcar v Newcastle 7.30
