BRITISH SPEEDWAY JULY 17, 2022

(SPEEDWAY 1)

LEICESTER ON THE CHARGE

LEICESTER defeated Edinburgh 47-42 to move to within one win of securing top spot in the Championship ahead of the play-offs.

The Lions went eight points in front after just three races but the Monarchs then kept in touch throughout the meeting, and secured a league point with a 4-2 in Heat 15, which assists their own play-off prospects.

Nick Morris scored 14 for the Lions, dropping his only point to Edinburgh guest Richard Lawson in that final race. Lawson (11+1) and Josh Pickering (10) led the way for the visitors.

Morris said: “It was an important win, and a really tough night. The boys from Edinburgh stuck it to us, and a few parts of the team are struggling so hopefully we can get those boys going.

“We needed to keep the home unbeaten streak going to make sure we can stay on top of the league, and it wasn’t easy, but we got it done.
“The plan now is to beat Berwick next Sunday, but we won’t take anything for granted.”

Edinburgh boss John Campbell said: “I think Richard Lawson was a very adequate replacement for Sam (Masters)! We definitely deserved our point, all of our riders did their bit.”

(SPEEDWAY 2)

REDCAR roared into the Championship KO Cup semi-finals with an emphatic 56-34 win at Berwick on Saturday.

The Bears already led by 12 points heading into the second leg and they put the tie beyond the Bandits by going 19-5 up on the night after just four races.
Erik Riss (12), Kasper Andersen (11+2) and Charles Wright (11) were all in double figures for the visitors, whilst Ricky Wells scored 10+2 for injury-hit Berwick.

Bandits boss Gary Flint said: “After the highs of Oxford on Wednesday the last two nights have been pretty horrific results-wise.
“We were battered and bruised and the last thing we needed was a Redcar side right at the top of its game.

“Again I struggle to fault the effort of our lads, but we were lacking at times when it came to speed – perhaps not surprising after writing off five bikes at Ashfield.”
 
(SPEEDWAY 3)

LEICESTER moved top of the National Development League after crushing Armadale 65-25 at the Paul Chapman & Sons Arena.

Guest Alfie Bowtell (15), Connor Coles (14+1) and Joe Thompson (11+1) all scored maximums for the Lion Cubs, whose youngsters also impressed with Vinnie Foord taking the scalp of new Devils No.1 Lee Complin.

Danny Phillips scored seven for the visitors, who are still to get off the mark in the NDL standings.
Leicester manager Dave Howard said: “Obviously we were expected to win tonight, but it was a fantastic performance and it was great to see Vinnie, Max (Perry) and Mickie (Simpson) having some really good rides.

“That performance will increase their confidence for next week when we go to Oxford and to Berwick to hopefully secure our place in the Cup Final.
“The league is still going to be tight, and the away matches are very important. Away points are going to make the difference for four of the top six teams getting into the play-offs.”

MONDAY JULY 18:
PREMIERSHIP PAIRS Round 4: Wolverhampton 8pm

TUESDAY JULY 19:
CHAMPIONSHIP JUBILEE LEAGUE: Oxford v Birmingham 7.30, Plymouth v Poole 7pm