BRITISH SPEEDWAY OCTOBER 19

Date: Tuesday October 19, 2021

(SPEEDWAY 1)

FORMER British Champion Danny King swept to victory in Rory Schlein’s Farewell Meeting at Wolverhampton on Monday.
The Ipswich and Poole racer picked himself up from a nasty crash in the Grand Final to win the re-run after some early pressure from Schlein himself.

Wolves’ Luke Becker topped the regular scoring charts, dropping just one point from five rides – but the American clipped the back of King’s bike in the Final and was sent hurtling into the air fence.
Ryan Douglas produced a solid showing with 12 and finished runner-up in the Final, whilst Schlein himself won two races on his way to 11 points and took third overall.

Said Schlein: “I want to thank all the boys who turned out for me tonight, it means so much with all the dreadful weather we had.
“The fans turned out too, I’ve just been watching the weather all day but fair play to the track guys and the riders, fans and sponsors – plus of course Wolves as a club – for making it happen.
“I appreciate everything that’s gone into this meeting very much, I’ll never forget it. I’m pleased for Danny and I’m even more pleased to get the meeting through to a conclusion.”

(SPEEDWAY 2)

MILDENHALL will claim the National Development League title if they take maximum points from their trip to Kent tonight (Tuesday).
A win of any kind will take the Fen Tigers to the top of the table, and whilst four league points would make them officially champions, three points would almost certainly be enough due to their points difference supremacy over current leaders Berwick.

The Royals themselves still have title aspirations and need to win all three of their remaining home matches as well as hoping Mildenhall slip up at Armadale this weekend.
Fen Tigers promoter Greg Palmer said: “In many ways it is a pity that the league will decided so late in the season, but it has kept the interest alive and we head into the next two meetings with a clear idea of what is required of us.
“This has been a difficult but enjoyable season following the pandemic and it has been great to see the crowds back at Mildenhall, and hopefully many of our loyal supporters can make the trip to Kent to cheer the lads on.
“Kent will be extremely tough opponents for sure and they have a very strong top three, but we are ready and the lads can’t wait for the meeting.”
 
(FIXTURES)

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 20:
TEST MATCH: Great Britain v Poland, Glasgow 7.30

THURSDAY OCTOBER 21:
CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF S/F 1st leg: Glasgow v Edinburgh 7.30

FRIDAY OCTOBER 22:
CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF S/F 2nd leg: Edinburgh v Glasgow 7.30
TEESSIDE SILVER HELMET: Redcar 7.30