BRITAIN DEFEATS AMERICA IN TEST CLASH

GREAT Britain were emphatic 55-35 winners over the USA in Saturday’s Test Match in California.
Dan Thompson and Adam Ellis both scored 11+1 for the visitors, who made a flying start to the meeting with four 5-1 in the first five races to take complete control.

Thompson was awarded GB’s Rider of the Night, whilst Tom Brennan was also in double figures with ten.
Skipper Dan Bewley and Leon Flint both carded 8+1 with Jordan Jenkins on 5+2, whilst Ashton Boughen scored 2+1 before crashing heavily in Heat 14. He was taken to hospital but was thankfully released with no broken bones, although he did suffer concussion.
Ipswich racer Ellis went on to win the individual competition which followed the main event, with Brennan and Thompson completing the top three in the Final.

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IPSWICH and Glasgow racer Dan Thompson says his double-figure score for Great Britain at the weekend is perfect preparation for new season in the UK.
Thompson collected an impressive 11+1 in the Test Match win at Kern Raceway and was named as the visitors’ rider of the night.

He said: “I’m really happy with my score. It’s different to ride on equipment you’re unfamiliar with, but I found a good set-up and had speed.
“It was a good victory for Great Britain, and a big thanks to the guys who’ve helped me in the pits.
“Plenty of positives to bring home with me as we get closer to the start of the season.”

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KING’S Lynn and Glasgow youngster Ashton Boughen had a fortunate escape after crashing out of Saturday’s Test Match in California.
Boughen required a hospital trip after a hard fall in Heat 14 when he came to grief on the fourth bend, with concussion being the major damage.
He said: “Not the way I wanted the races to go here in the States!
“(To have) two crashes wasn’t planned, but thankful I have no broken bones – concussed with a battered body and a few hours in hospital.
“Massive thanks to all the pit crew who helped me at the races from USA, and thanks to GB Speedway Team for giving me this opportunity.”