BRITISH SPEEDWAY APRIL 30, 2024

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BRUMMIES WIN A THRILLER

BIRMINGHAM edged out Belle Vue 47-43 in a thrilling televised ROWE Motor Oil Premiership clash on Monday which came down to a dramatic conclusion.

With the scores level at 42-42, Aces skipper Brady Kurtz was disqualified from Heat 15 as he attempted to pass home star Piotr Pawlicki with the Pole taking a heavy fall.
There was still a chance for Dan Bewley in the re-run to keep the scores tied and set up a Super Heat, but Tom Brennan and Pawlicki were the Brummies heroes as they raced to a 5-1 to give their side a much-needed first win of the campaign.

Brennan (9+2) and Pawlicki (8+2) were top scorers for a solid-scoring home team, whilst Kurtz scored 11+1 for the visitors. Brennan also collected the first Omologato Rider of the Meeting award.

Birmingham assistant boss Chris Adams said: “Belle Vue are a very strong team so that was a really good win for the boys.
“We had faith in this team; we know our last few home meetings haven’t gone the way that we wanted but we’ve got our full 1-7 now and we just felt a win was around the corner.
“Tom stepped up to the plate in Heat 15, we knew he had it in him, and he was backed superbly by Piotr.
“But all the boys played their part which was really pleasing and we’ve got something good to build on now.”

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BELLE Vue star Dan Bewley played down the effects of a tough weekend as the Aces lost out at Birmingham on Monday.
Bewley was on the receiving end of a 5-1 in the re-run of Heat 15 after team-mate Brady Kurtz had been disqualified, which meant the Brummies took their first win of the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership season.

The British Champion suffered a heavy crash in the Croatian Grand Prix on Saturday and was then involved in a road accident the following day – but he says his focus is firmly on finding top form.
Bewley said: “I couldn’t comment too much on the Heat 15 decision, but it was a tough one for us and that’s the way racing goes sometimes.

“It’s been a trying weekend for me, first with the crash in Croatia and then getting side-swiped on the road by a car, but that’s no excuse and I know that the fans expect more from me.
“But we’ve tried a few new things tonight and I think, moving forward, we’re gradually finding what works for us and people haven’t yet seen the best I have to offer.”

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OXFORD have moved for former British Champion Craig Cook on a 28-day deal to cover for the injured Lewis Kerr.
Cook, who has been in great form for Workington in the second tier, will join the Spires in time for their trip to Sheffield in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership on Thursday, before making his home debut against Leicester on Bank Holiday Monday (May 6).

He said: “I’m really grateful for this opportunity and thank Peter (Schroeck) and the Oxford management for making the call.
“I’ve put a lot of effort into my preparation for 2024, and so far the results have been pleasing.
“Oxford has been a real success story since the club reopened two years ago, so to be part of the operation in the coming months is exciting for me and I’m looking forward to Thursday’s trip to Sheffield.

“We have some big meetings coming up in May and as a group we’re determined to continue our positive start to the season and strengthen our position inside the play-off frame.”

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PLYMOUTH stage the British Under-21 Qualifier tonight (Tuesday) with ten places available for the Final at Glasgow.
Local youngster Ben Trigger, who rode for the Gladiators last season, is included in the line-up along with 2023 British Youth Champion Ashton Boughen who now rides for Oxford in both senior leagues.

LINE-UP: 1 Sam Hagon, 2 Stene Pijper, 3 Ashton Vale, 4 Chad Wirtzfeld, 5 Senna Summers, 6 Ashton Boughen, 7 Freddy Hodder, 8 Ben Trigger, 9 Luke Killeen, 10 Mickie Simpson, 11 Luke Harrison, 12 Max James, 13 Sam McGurk, 14 Vinnie Foord, 15 Jody Scott, 16 Sonny Springer. Reserves: Kai Ward, Eli Meadows.
 
(FIXTURES)

TUESDAY APRIL 30:
BRITISH UNDER-21 QUALIFIER: Plymouth 7pm

WEDNESDAY MAY 1:
CAB DIRECT KO CUP Q/F 2nd leg: Oxford (39) v Glasgow (51) 7.30
BSN SERIES: Poole v Plymouth 7.30

THURSDAY MAY 2:
ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP R1: King’s Lynn v Birmingham 7.30, Leicester v Ipswich 7.30, Sheffield (43) v Oxford (47) 7.30