BRITISH SPEEDWAY NOVEMBER 28, 2022

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DOYLE CONTINUES WITH IPSWICH

IPSWICH have confirmed former World Champion Jason Doyle will be back to lead their Premiership challenge next season.
Doyle returned to British Speedway this year after time out during the pandemic and was a huge success for the Foxhall club, finishing well clear at the top of the league averages on 10.32.

He said: “I only had one thought in mind and that was to be back at Ipswich. I didn’t want to take any offers from other clubs so that was pretty easy for me to come back after the 2022 season.
“It was an eye-opener to come to a club that was run so professionally, and I really enjoyed my time working with Chris (Louis), Ritchie (Hawkins) and the Ipswich management.

“Returning to British Speedway was what I had to do for my racing, I felt like I missed it with the two years that I was out of it after winning the league with Swindon in 2019.
“Having such a break from British Speedway didn’t feel right. A lot of other riders and clubs don’t want us to be riding in England, but I always feel like if I do ride in England, I do become a better rider.”

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 OXFORD have completed moves for Sam Masters and Lewis Kerr as part of a new-look septet for their second season back in the Championship.
Scott Nicholls, who completes a strong top three, is one of only two riders to return from the Cheetahs’ 2022 line-up along with Cameron Heeps.

The Cowley side also include three riders who competed for their Chargers NDL side this year – Jordan Jenkins, who rode in the second tier for Redcar, Henry Atkins and Luke Killeen.
Team boss Peter Schroeck said: “Sam is a great coup for us, and we are delighted to have him on board. He has been a tremendous asset for Edinburgh and developed significantly as a rider during his time north of the border.

“Lewis really shone at Oxford during his appearances for Redcar last season and will bring a lot to the team, as will Scott and Cameron who we believe has great potential and is a steal for his average
“What’s especially pleasing is to have three Chargers riders step up to represent the Cheetahs in 2023. Jordan, Henry and Luke are all fully deserving of this promotion, and we wish them every success with us in the second tier.”

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SAM Masters has confirmed his decision to leave Edinburgh was for travel reasons.
Masters, who has recently become a father for the second time, achieved the highest average in the Championship this year and also won the league riders’ individual at Poole, whilst leading the Monarchs into the play-off semi-finals.

He said: “The sole reason I have to have some time away from Edinburgh is the travel from my base in the UK.
“I don’t really want to leave to be honest, because Edinburgh is an awesome club – the club, the fans, the track are all great. I have two good mechanics in Robbie and Cammy up there as well. 

“By riding down south I will have a bit more time with the family. I will really miss Edinburgh, and (partner) Tegan will too.
“If Edinburgh was three hours further south I would have spent my whole career there I am sure, but for now I need to have one or two years away – that’s what I’ve told John (Campbell). There’s no reason other than travel I’d want to leave, I’ve never had any hassle or drama with them.”