BRITISH SPEEDWAY JANUARY 18, 2023

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LOOKING TOWARD THE ACADEMY

EDINBURGH have announced a rebrand of their NDL operation which will see the Armadale name retired and the team known as the Monarchs Academy rather than the Devils.

The club have also confirmed manager Alan Budzynski has stepped down, and 2022 team member Josh Embleton will not be part of this year’s side due to his current employment situation.

Co-promoter John Campbell said: “Recognising the terrific work that the Monarchs Speedway Academy is doing, while reassessing how National Development League racing fits into this pathway, we are excited to rebrand our NDL team so it is more closely aligned with both our development programme and the Monarchs as a whole.

“This new direction will enable the club to further highlight the activities of the MSA as we focus on significantly growing the opportunities we can offer young riders and boosting the numbers of those participating
“Alan has put in a power of work since the return of NDL racing to Armadale and I place on record my massive thanks for his commitment and efforts to support the team. I also welcome Alan’s vital continued involvement with our Northern Junior League set-up. 

“Furthermore, the team on track will take a completely different shape to recent seasons with an entirely refreshed line-up. I wish to thank all those who have ridden for the Devils who are moving on.”

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WOLVERHAMPTON legend Freddie Lindgren will make an emotional return to the city for the first time in six years in March.
The Swedish Grand Prix star, who spent 14 seasons with the club and won two league titles before sitting out British racing from 2018, is the first rider confirmed for Sam Masters’ Testimonial event at Monmore Green (March 26).

He said: “It’s been such a long time. I didn’t actually realise how long it had been until I sat and thought about it.
“It’s actually quite weird when you think about it with how big a place Wolverhampton has been for me and how much time I spent there throughout my career. “So I really do think it’s going to be emotional and I’m really looking forward to getting back there and also racing the Wolves track again.

“I really rate Sam both as a rider but also as a person. I’m very happy to be able to race in his Testimonial meeting and he truly deserves to have a good day with a big turnout.”