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SWINDON have completed their 2016 team line-up with the capture of Dakota North.Having enjoyed a successful spell with the club in 2014, the talented 24-year-old makes the switch from Poole to complete an all-Australian top five.Robins boss Alun Rossiter said: “We are delighted to have Dak back, he was happy last time he was at Swindon and we are pleased to have him in the team again after a year away.“He's a rider with a lot of talent who is capable of mixing it with the best, so hopefully he can have a good year and contribute to a successful season for us.”

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RYAN Fisher is on his way back to Edinburgh in 2016 having agreed to rejoin the Monarchs after an absence of over five years.Amercian star Fisher won two Premier League titles in his previous spell at Armadale, topping the averages on both occasions, before top-flight spells with Coventry and Peterborough, and he most recently raced in the PL for Plymouth where he averaged 7.50.The Monarchs have also confirmed Sam Masters will be their captain next season.

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STOKE have confirmed the return of Ryan MacDonald to Loomer Road at reserve next season.MacDonald started the 2015 campaign with the Potters before being dropped after a loss of form, but the club have continued to monitor his results in the development leagues.Stoke boss Malcolm Vasey said: “We feel the time is right for both parties and we are delighted to welcome Ryan to Loomer Road next season. He has a refreshing attitude and has worked hard since his departure earlier in the year, and has been very determined to get back into the National League.“We feel he’s very capable of improving his average in the new campaign. He gained a lot of experience on some new tracks last season and we are sure that Ryan will make that count as we feel he has an excellent future within the sport.”

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MILDENHALL have named Connor Coles as their captain for 2016 - reviving a famous family tradition for the Fen Tigers.The club took their first steps into National League racing in May 1975 with Bob Coles leading the team, and now just over 40 years on his grandson will be skipper.Promoter Kevin Jolly said: “Some people will be surprised that Jon (Armstrong) isn’t leading the side, I did speak with him but he agreed this was the best of both worlds for the club. “Jon will be there as he always is to help the youngsters and of course support Connor. But Connor is a young man who will learn a lot from taking on the role and I am sure the responsibility will only be good for him and his development.”