BRITISH SPEEDWAY AUGUST 6, 2023

(SPEEDWAY 1)

PIRATES PROGRESS TO THIRD

POOLE moved up to third place in the Cab Direct Championship with an important 50-40 win at Berwick on Saturday.
The Pirates took control of what had been a close-fought meeting with a hat-trick of 5-1s in Heats 11 to 13, turning a two-point lead into a match-winning position.

Heat leaders Richard Lawson (12+1) and Steve Worrall (11) led the way whilst Lee Complin picked up 6+2 in a guest appearance at reserve for the injured Adam Roynon.

Rory Schlein top-scored for the Bandits on his return from injury with ten, whilst captain Leon Flint notched 10+2.
Berwick boss Kevin Little said: “We battled away against a very good Poole side but those three 5-1s were impossible to claw back.
“Poole are a very strong side, and I was pleased with the way that the team battled to stay in touch.
“While neither will be pleased with their final points tally there was plenty of promise on show from both of our new signings, while Rory and Leon were both involved in some tremendous races.”

 
(SPEEDWAY 2)

MILDENHALL host Leicester in a big clash of two NDL title hopefuls at West Row today (Sunday).
The two clubs contested last season’s Grand Final with the Lion Cubs coming out on top, and both are strongly in the mix for honours once again this time around.

The Fen Tigers are top of the table with the Lion Cubs just a point behind with a match in hand – but the visitors still have two riders ruled out.
Captain Joe Thompson and Tom Spencer, who has dropped to reserve, remain on the sidelines with Sam Woods coming in to guest. The home side are at full strength.

Leicester boss Dave Howard said: “It will be a tough challenge away at Mildenhall, who are the current NDL leaders.
“But we will be giving it everything to battle as close as possible to put us in a good position to pick up the aggregate point when we race them at home later in the season.”
 
(SPEEDWAY 3)

KENT have received bad news on the injury front ahead of today’s (Sunday) NDL match against Workington at West Row.
Royals racer Jack Kingston had hoped to be fit to make his comeback next week, but further tests have now ruled him out for a further three months, effectively putting an end to his season.

Matt Marson has been booked to guest for Kingston with rider replacement in operation for Rhys Naylor who is also on the sidelines. Recent signing Ashton Vale is unavailable due to the Grasstrack Masters, and Eli Meadows steps in at reserve.
Kent boss Jamie Willis said: “It’s a must win meeting. None of the team are happy with where we currently sit in the table and with Workington just above us, it’s a good opportunity to close that gap.
“Hopefully we can get a sizeable lead before we head for the return meeting next weekend.”

(FIXTURES)

SUNDAY AUGUST 6:
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Kent v Workington 12pm, Mildenhall v Leicester 4pm

MONDAY AUGUST 7:
SPORTS INSURE PREMIERSHIP R2: Belle Vue (40) v Sheffield (50), Peterborough (36) v Ipswich (54) 7.30
SPORTS INSURE PREMIERSHIP R1: Wolverhampton (41) v Leicester (49) 7.30

TUESDAY AUGUST 8:
CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP: Plymouth v Berwick 7pm
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Oxford v Kent 7.30