(SPEEDWAY 1 – TUESDAY REVIEW)
SHEFFIELD completed a sensational two days as they stormed to a comprehensive 55-37 victory over Redcar at the South Tees Motorsport Park.Just a day after their stunning win at Ipswich, the Tigers gave another spectacular away display to maintain their perfect League Cup record and mathematically confirm their semi-final place.Jack Lee’s side once again put in a superb all-around team performance, running just four last places as all seven riders made important contributions with guest Josh Grajczonek winning all four of his rides and Jason Garrity also scoring 12.Sheffield star Ty Proctor, who scored nine, said: “It was a really good team performance again, and I was happy with my own performance in the end as well.“All in all the team has been brilliant, we have great team spirit and Josh came in for Steady (Simon Stead) and did a great job, just like Nick (Morris) did at Ipswich. “It was another really good win for us away from home, it was a very good performance and we are feeling full of confidence again.”(SPEEDWAY 2 – WEDNESDAY PREVIEW)
POOLE have turned to Chris Harris and Charles Wright to bolster their injury-hit side in Wednesday’s Elite League clash with Wolverhampton at Wimborne Road.Harris guests for captain Maciej Janowski (knee) whilst Wright stands in at reserve as Kyle Newman is out with a damaged elbow, as the Pirates look to improve on their home record with just one win from three so far.Promoter Matt Ford said: “Things haven't been too much in our favour of late, with us having to go into action with neither Magic nor Kyle, both of whom have been very solid for us when they've been fit, but hopefully both Bomber and Charlie can do a job in filling their shoes. “What we can't afford to do though is hit the panic button we need to just concentrate in turning things around and there is no better time to do that than against Wolverhampton to avenge Monday's defeat.”Wolves star Jacob Thorssell said: “It’s going to be a tough meeting for us at Poole, it’s never an easy place to go but all the boys will be giving it our best.“We have a great team spirit this year which I think is paying off on the track. After having a good meeting and beating them on Monday we have plenty of confidence and that momentum should make it easier for us heading into the away meeting.”Elsewhere in the top flight, King’s Lynn host Leicester at the Adrian Flux Arena, looking to complete the double over the Lions after an impressive 50-34 win in the East Midlands on Bank Holiday Monday.In the City Gearboxes National League, Birmingham are aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign when they host King’s Lynn at Perry Barr.Another home win would see the Brummies move up to second place in the league table after already securing victories over Rye House and Stoke.Promoter Graham Drury said: “I’ve got plenty of rivalry with King’s Lynn and our meetings at all levels have always been very tasty and I’m sure that will be the same in the National League too.“We can’t afford to be complacent because they’ve got some decent riders and I know James Cockle rates Perry Barr as one of his favourite speedway tracks.“We need all of our riders to be in top form once again but we will be fired up for sure to make it three out of three in the league.”
(SPEEDWAY 3)
THE stars of tomorrow are on their way back to the East of England Showground after Peterborough were given the green light to stage the British 125cc Final for the second successive season.The Panthers will play host to the national showcase on Sunday, June 28 ahead of their Premier League clash against Plymouth.A feast of action on that date will also include a Peterborough Thundercats match at Midland Development League level with a total of 34 heats of racing - all for regular Showground admission prices.Promoter Ged Rathbone said: “No-one wants to see young British riders succeed more than me and I'm very proud to be able to bring the British 125cc Final back to Peterborough.“It proved to be very popular last year with supporters and riders alike and I'm sure it will be just as big a success in 2015.“It has the makings of a great day of speedway with the youngsters on track before our Premier League meeting and an MDL fixture to follow."Kyle Bickley ruled supreme at the Showground last summer in the British 125cc Final when defending his title with a flawless maximum.He no longer competes at 125cc level so there will be a new name on the trophy this year.
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WEDNESDAY MAY 6:ELITE LEAGUE: King’s Lynn v Leicester 7.30, Poole v Wolverhampton 7.30CITY GEARBOXES NATIONAL LEAGUE: Birmingham v King’s Lynn 7.30
THURSDAY MAY 7:BRITISH SEMI-FINAL: Sheffield 7.30ELITE LEAGUE: Swindon v Belle Vue 7.30
FRIDAY MAY 8:ELITE LEAGUE: Coventry v Swindon 7.30, Lakeside v Poole 8pmPREMIER LEAGUE: Edinburgh v Newcastle 7.30, Plymouth v Redcar 7.15
