BRITISH SPEEDWAY FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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MORE BEN FUND BONANZA SIGNINGS

FORMER British Champions Charles Wright and Tom Brennan have signed up for the Ben Fund Bonanza at King’s Lynn on March 25.
Wright won the senior title on a memorable night at Belle Vue in 2019 whilst Brennan became British Under-21 Champion in 2021 after a series of Youth successes earlier in his career.

Both riders scored 12 points in their last appearances in the Bonanza – Brennan at Peterborough last year, and Wright at Leicester in 2019.
Said Wright: “I’m a massive supporter of the Ben Fund, they’ve helped me out and anything I can give back I will, it’s obviously a good cause.

“I’ve had surgery on my shoulder during the winter, it’s what has been needed over the last couple of seasons but now I am back to full fitness. I can’t wait for the season.”
Brennan added: “The Ben Fund continues to support riders who have been unfortunately injured, so it’s good to be part of something that supports that and to keep the Ben Fund going. For me it’s an honour to be in the meeting.

“In 2019 I broke my leg in two places and I was out for the majority of the season. The Ben Fund were amazing and helped me tremendously. Even guys that have retired from the sport are still getting help from the Ben Fund.”

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PREMIERSHIP champions Belle Vue have confirmed travel and corporate event specialists ATPI will continue as official team sponsors.
The company signed a three-year partnership deal in 2022, with the team becoming the ATPI Aces for the first time as the long-time backers stepped up their involvement with the club.

Group CEO Ian Sinderson said: “Every year, ATPI declares our pride to be partnered with such an historic Mancunian institution as Belle Vue, and this year is no different.
“In our first season as team sponsor, the Aces became the Premiership champions and we hope to see many more accolades come their way. 

“What the club achieved last season was nothing short of exceptional, both on and off the track, and we are very excited to see what the next 12 months brings.”

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FORMER Workington rider Steve Lawson has been named as a co-promoter for the Comets’ revival this season.
Lawson, who spent the bulk of his successful racing career with Glasgow, has been instrumental in the overhaul of the Northside training venue alongside fellow co-promoter Andrew Bain.
With stadium work nearing completion, Lawson’s application for a promoter’s licence was approved this week and the first NDL meeting is scheduled for May 13.