BRITISH SPEEDWAY FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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STARS’ NEW FOUND CONFIDENCE

KING’S Lynn co-promoter Dale Allitt says the Norfolk club will go into the new season with a renewed sense of optimism.
The Stars finished bottom of the Sports Insure Premiership last year having failed to mount a play-off challenge, and have made several changes for 2024.

Allitt feels the refreshed look will serve them well with several new faces joining the side, with their opening tests to come against Leicester next month.
He said: “It’s no secret that things have been tough, last summer especially so, and we are all pleased that the club is in a position to go again.

“A lot of that is down to Buster’s (Keith Chapman) determination, and I know how enthusiastic he is for us to have a good season.
“Bringing back Rob (Lyon) as team manager is a move that I know the fans will be happy with, and I hope they’re also happy with the ambition we’ve shown in the team building. We had to go for a new team and make a new start.”

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STEVE Worrall says he remains determined to ‘make it to the top’ ahead of his maiden campaign with Birmingham.
The Merseysider, who was runner-up in last season’s British Final for the second time in his career, has joined the Brummies after two years with Wolverhampton in the Sports Insure Premiership.

And he has switched clubs in both leagues over the winter as he has joined Glasgow in the Cab Direct Championship after three years with Poole.
Worrall said: “I wouldn’t still be racing unless I thought I could take an extra step and go up a level.

“With speedway, you get to a certain age and you realise it’s not a hobby anymore. I have to knuckle down and I still feel like I’ve got a lot to give while I’m out on track.
“The goals are the same as they’ve always been. It’s about trying to get to the top. The hunger is still there.”