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RYE House have completed their National League side with the signing of junior grasstrack star Kenny Bowdery.The 17-year-old has won numerous club championships on the grass and represented his country abroad at youth level.He first turned his hand to speedway three years ago, initially in the 125cc category of the British Youth Championship before moving straight into the 500cc class, and he will now make his NL debut with the Raiders.Bowdery said: “I’m really happy to have the opportunity of a team place, and I’m looking forward to riding for Rye House, and continuing to learn my trade. I’m excited about the challenge ahead of me, and I’ll be giving it 100 per cent.”

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STOKE’S Ryan MacDonald admits he faces an important season as he rejoins the Potters in 2016.MacDonald raced for the Loomer Road club in the first half of last campaign but then lost his place to Paul Burnett, who had initially been signed as injury cover for Shaun Tedham.MacDonald said: “I have to admit it hurt me at the time as no-one likes losing their team place, but I will put my hands up and say I should have performed better. “I’m not making any excuses - it was the right decision for the club. Unfortunately I just wasn’t riding enough matches and I hadn’t got enough practice in pre-season which also didn’t help me and it’s something I shall rectify this year.”