BRITISH SPEEDWAY SEPTEMBER 24

Date: Friday September 24, 2021        (Steve Howe Photo)

(SPEEDWAY 1)

PETERBOROUGH have topped the Premiership table ahead of the play-offs after a thumping 58-32 home win over King’s Lynn.

The Panthers head the regular standings at the end of the regular campaign for the first time since 2006, and now head into Monday’s play-off semi-final at Wolverhampton.

Michael Palm Toft led the way with 15+2 for the hosts with Chris Harris also scoring 15 and Hans Andersen 12 as the Panthers bounced back from their home defeat to Sheffield – whilst defeat ensures the Stars will end the season with the wooden spoon.

Peterborough boss Rob Lyon said: “We got the response we wanted. We’ve done it before after losing twice to Belle Vue, we bounced back and had terrific meetings, and we’ve done it again tonight.

“The character in this team has been fantastic all season, and I’m proud of the way they’ve all performed throughout the season.

“To finish top of the table, although it means nothing really in this day and age, is a terrific achievement from all the boys, and we need to use that confidence going into Monday’s play-off and take it from there.”

Stars manager Alex Brady said: “Disappointed is the over-riding feeling tonight because I honestly thought we could come here and get something.

“It seems crazy to say after losing by 26, but it feels like a real missed opportunity, and it’s the most disappointed I’ve been by a long way since taking over.”

(SPEEDWAY 2)

FUNERAL details have been confirmed for former Stoke and Newcastle promoter Dave Tattum, who passed away last weekend.

The funeral will take place on Friday October 8 at 2pm at The Crematorium, Leek Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7AB.
The wake will follow at the Moorville Hall Hotel, Leek Rd, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent.

All are welcome to attend with no Covid restrictions. Casual dress is requested, and any donations should be made to Cancer Research.

(FIXTURES)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25:
CHAMPIONSHIP: Leicester v Kent 6pm

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Leicester v Kent (follows previous fixture)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26:
PREMIERSHIP: Sheffield v King’s Lynn 5pm
CHAMPIONSHIP: Glasgow v Leicester 6pm