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EASTBOURNE’S Kim Nilsson is now rated as unlikely to be fit for the start of the new season.The Swede suffered neck and back injuries in a practice crash in America and looks set to miss the opening month of the Elite League campaign, with club asset Timo Lahti amongst the Eagles’ options for a replacement.Co-promoter Trevor Geer said: “We and Kim hope he will be fit to race again at the beginning of May. That is what he is aiming for but we must ensure he is fully fit before we bring him in.“We have to think very carefully about all the options that are open to us and ensure we know the consequences of any course of action we take.”
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WOLVERHAMPTON newcomer Piotr Pawlicki will face elder brother Przemyslaw in the opening meeting of the season at Monmore Green.Both Polish youngsters will compete in the Bank’s Olympique Classic on March 17 which also features Tai Woffinden’s first racing appearance at home since winning the World Championship, as well as long-serving ex-Wolves riders Freddie Lindgren and Peter Karlsson.Promoter Chris Van Straaten said: “This is a tasty line-up and I’m certain the Pawlicki brothers will relish the prospect.“We have gone for a meeting packed with entertainers and riders who are always popular at Monmore Green.”
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BIRMINGHAM will welcome back Chris Harris and Josh Auty for the Selco Classic at Perry Barr on March 19.The British duo were members of the Brummies team which topped the table and finished as Elite League runners-up last season. Harris has since rejoined parent club Coventry whilst Auty will be racing in the Premier League for Scunthorpe this year, but they will join 2014 Birmingham riders Danny King and Ben Barker for the individual event.Co-promoter Graham Drury said: “I’m delighted Chris and Josh will be back with us for the meeting and I’m sure they will get a great reception because they played their part in a piece of Birmingham Speedway history by finishing top of the league.”
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LAKESIDE have announced a Regional Charity partnership with Little Havens Hospice – and every point scored by the Hammers will be of benefit.Associate sponsors Skidmarques Ltd have pledged to donate £1 per race point throughout the season to the hospice, which is based near Thundersley in Essex and cares for children with life-limiting conditions. Supporters will be invited to assist with 1p per race point donations.Little Havens Community Fundraiser Peter Hall said: “The donations that we receive will be making every day count for local children and families from Thurrock and across the whole county affected by serious illness. We don’t charge a penny for our care and this is only made possible because of the generosity of the local community. “We want to wish Lakeside Hammers every success for a fantastic season and encourage people to come down to roar on the team at their race meetings. The more points the team win will mean more pounds are raised for Little Havens too.”
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SUNDAY MARCH 9:BEN FUND BONANZA: Leicester 2pm
