BRITISH SPEEDWAY JANUARY 10, 2023

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NEWMAN BACK WITH PIRATES

KYLE Newman is returning to Poole some six years after last being part of the set-up at Wimborne Road.
Newman was a three-time Elite League winner with the Pirates in the mid-2010s, but lost his place in 2017 after suffering from a shoulder injury earlier in that season.

He now re-joins the club on a 4.29 Championship average which will see him start at reserve for the reigning holders.
Promoter Danny Ford said: “When Kyle was released by us in ’17 it was in the knowledge that the door had been left open for a potential return in the future, and that time has now arrived. 

“He knows what we expect of him, and I am sure he can deliver on that. His scores towards the end of last season during his time with Redcar were very encouraging.
“We know how good Kyle can be once he gets dialled back in at Wimborne Road, and starting at reserve makes him a real trump card, and I can see him pushing hard to move into our top five.”

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MILDENHALL have added the signings of Ben Trigger and George Congreve having confirmed their intention to compete in this year’s National Development League.

Former British Youth Champion Trigger joins the Fen Tigers after previous spells at this level with Leicester and Plymouth, whilst Congreve will race in the NDL for the first time after starting out in the Championship last year with Newcastle.

The Fen Tigers promotion said: “George joins on an average which we are very confident he will considerably improve on, and we are sure he will prove an exciting addition to the team and will receive a warm welcome from supporters. George is due to arrive back in the UK early in March. 

“Ben, meanwhile, has already shown he is one of the outstanding talents of his generation, making significant strides last year putting 2.43 onto his average to record a six-point figure for the season, and big things are expected from this stylish youngster.”

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REDCAR have set the date for the fourth attempt to run Stuart Robson’s Farewell Meeting – which will take place at the ECCO Arena on Sunday March 19 (3pm).
Robson has been beset by misfortune since the Covid shutdown prevented the event from originally taking place in 2020, and subsequent planned stagings have been frustrated by the weather and rider availability.

He said: “It has been a tough task to plan for the Farewell Meeting just once let alone four times, and I hope the weather holds and we get to hold this meeting.
“When riders like Danny King, Sam Masters, Charles Wright and Ryan Douglas all agree to take part it shows what a competitive line-up we are putting together, and it will give the guys a good chance to get some practice early in the season before their league and cup campaigns start.

“I want to thank Jamie (Swales) and Jade (Mudgway) and all at Redcar Speedway for their support with the event over the last couple of years, and also all of the sponsors who have remained with me in supporting the event. It promises to be a great day.”