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KYLE Hughes has joined King’s Lynn as their new No.1 for the 2017 National League season.The 27-year-old joins the Norfolk club on an 8.67 average – and is determined to make up for lost time.Hughes endured a torrid 2016, suffering a broken leg for Eastbourne on the opening day of the season before sustaining a broken collarbone shortly after signing for Mildenhall in August.Manager Scott Campos said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Kyle on board and I think a signing like this shows our intentions for the forthcoming season.“He’s had some tough years in the sport but he’s fully recovered now, freshly focussed and he’s really looking forward to the challenge at Lynn.“He’ll bring a lot to the team on track, but arguably just as importantly, his experienced head will also bring just as much off the track to what is another young team.”

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REIGNING National League champions Birmingham have completed their 2017 line-up with the signing of youngster Kean Dicken.The 15-year-old is the son of former Hull and Glasgow racer Lee, who also rode for Buxton in the third tier last year, and joins the Brummies as a 3.00 reserve.Manager Graham Drury said: “I had so many riders get in touch with me regarding our final position in the team and after thinking long and hard about it, I was more than willing to give Kean his first proper shot at competitive racing.“I had riders of all ages asking if they could ride for Birmingham this year but I wanted to give a youngster a chance because I believe that’s what the National League is about.“I’ve heard so many good things about Kean both on and off the track and I think he’ll love being a part of this Birmingham team.”