BRITISH SPEEDWAY SOLOS JUNE 27

Date: Sunday June 27, 2021

(SPEEDWAY 1)

GREAT Britain will have three riders in the FIM European Under-19 Final in Latvia later this season.
Drew Kemp, Leon Flint and Jordan Palin all qualified from Saturday’s meeting at Divisov – finishing second, third and fourth from an event where only the top five made it through.
The trio underlined GB’s rapidly increasing strength at this level with Kemp finishing runner-up on the day in the Czech Republic with 13 points, one behind meeting winner Bartlomiej Kowalski.
Flint recovered from a third place in his first ride to finish with 12, and was joined on that mark by Palin who had two wins and three second places, with Flint winning a run-off between them for bronze on the day.
There was also an encouraging showing from the far less experienced Nathan Ablitt, who scored six points.
 
(SPEEDWAY 2)

LEICESTER ran up a club record victory over the 15-heat format with a 63-27 thrashing of Newcastle on Saturday.
The Lions moved into to the Championship’s top four with the big win, which featured a 15-point maximum for skipper Kyle Howarth.
Nick Morris (14), Ryan Douglas (11+1) and youngster Dan Thompson (10+2) were also in the major points, whilst the Diamonds were limited to two race winners with guest Tero Aarnio top-scoring on 10.
Douglas said: “It was a good win and a good team performance.
“In most meetings recently we’ve had one or two hiccups but it was good see everyone scoring some decent points and getting the win.”
Newcastle boss Nigel Hinchliffe said: “This wasn’t good in any way, shape or form, and Leicester just took control and took us apart systematically and far too effectively. We know we’re better than this, and we will bounce back.”

(SPEEDWAY 3)

SCUNTHORPE defend their 100 per cent home league record when they host Edinburgh in the Championship today (Sunday).
But something has to give at the Eddie Wright Raceway as the Scorpions, who have won all four matches on their home circuit, face the only unbeaten club in the league as the Monarchs have three wins and two draws so far.
Scunthorpe hand a home debut to Adam Ellis at No.1 but they are waiting on the fitness of Thomas Jorgensen (shoulder) after a crash in Friday’s reverse fixture at Armadale.
Scorpions promoter Rob Godfrey said: “Our team spirit is second to none right now, we’ve got everyone believing and working together, and that gives you those extra points and that extra motivation. It is the team spirit that has effectively got us through so far.
“It was an amazing meeting all-round against Glasgow last Sunday and a credit to the riders of both teams because they gave us a top-class fixture.
“I’m hoping for a meeting as entertaining this week… and hopefully we’ll see another Scunthorpe victory and the Scorpions collecting another three valuable league points.”

(SPEEDWAY 4)

THE third round of the British Youth Championship at 500cc and 250cc levels takes place at Scunthorpe today (Sunday).
The event will be staged after the Scorpions’ Championship clash with Edinburgh, with Ben Trigger and Luke Harrison defending perfect records in their respective classes so far.
GB Youth boss Neil Vatcher said: “With Ben and Luke Harrison having already won the first two rounds at Belle Vue and Redcar, the other competing riders will need to keep them within reach if they are going to have a serious challenge of winning a British Championship in 2021.
“Ben already has an impressive 11-point advantage over his competitors, so it will be up to one of the others to be taking the top rostrum place this weekend.
“Unfortunately, Sam McGurk is still recovering from his leg injury so this round has come too early for him but after Scunthorpe, with a six-week break hopefully he will be back for round 4 in August.
“Luke leads the 250cc class by eight points, so if he wins this round will be well on the way to claiming back-to-back British 250cc titles.”
The Young Lions would like to thank their series sponsors for their continued support – Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club, Wessex Marine, Rentruck of Rochdale, Gordon Pairman (RMCS Racing), Friends of Speedway, ATPI Manchester, Association of Referees, KanDysoft Solutions, Foxbury Motors and Creative Doc Productions.

(SPEEDWAY 5)

KENT have named Ryan Kinsley as the new captain of their National Development League side.
Kinsley takes over after former skipper Rob Ledwith retired, and Royals boss John Sampford says the decision came down to a choice between Kinsley and youngster Dan Gilkes.
Sampford said: “Both expressed willingness to step up and indeed were both very keen to perform the role – that they were so keen when we approached them about the vacant position is enormously to the credit of them both.
“In the end, it came down to us concluding that Ryan has more experience, this being his sixth season in league speedway to Daniel’s two. 
“Also we took account of the fact that Dan already has a lot on his plate this season – heat-leader for the Royals, in the Rising Star reserve berth for the Kings in the Championship, and his increasingly frequent GB U19/U21 international duties.

(FIXTURES)

SUNDAY JUNE 27:
CHAMPIONSHIP: Newcastle v Plymouth OFF, Scunthorpe v Edinburgh 3pm
BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP Round 3: Scunthorpe (500cc/250cc) (follows Champ fixture)

MONDAY JUNE 28:
PREMIERSHIP: Ipswich v Wolverhampton 7.30, Peterborough v Sheffield 7.30

TUESDAY JUNE 29:
CHAMPIONSHIP: Plymouth v Newcastle 7pm