Oxford Chargers reveal 2026 NDL team
Following the announcement that six teams will be competing in the 2026 National Development League, the Oxford management have moved quickly to confirm the septet who will set about retaining the title that they won, for the second time, in 2025. Inspirational captain Jody Scott will return to lead the team for the second year […]
Drew Kemp completes the 2026 Leicester Lions
Leicester Lions have completed their 2026 team build with the return of former triple British Under-19 Champion Drew Kemp. The 23-year-old has been part of the Watling JCB Lions set-up since their return to the Premiership in 2023, with last season marking his first full campaign with the club. Drafted in at short notice on […]
Josh Pickering agrees new Sheffield deal for 2026
Sheffield Tigers have completed their 2026 team build after skipper Josh Pickering agreed a new deal with the club. The fans’ favourite will lead the Tigers for a fourth straight season and lines up once again with Jack Holder, Chris Holder, Anders Rowe, Leon Flint and Jye Etheridge. Rising Star Luke Killeen is the only […]
Six Teams to contest 2026 NDL – British Speedway Development Statement
SIX teams will contest the 2026 National Development League including the welcome return of Buxton Speedway to official competition. The Hi-Edge Raceway last staged league racing eight years ago with the club having become long-serving members of the third tier. They are now being re-launched as the Bulls under the stewardship of the vastly experienced […]
“we need to pick up where we left off in 2026.” Peter Kildemand on the Berwick Bandits
Returning Dane Peter Kildemand expects his revamped Berwick Bandits side to “pick up where it left off” when the 2026 Championship season gets underway. The two-time GP winner returned to British racing for the first time in almost a decade last season, his unique style proving a perfect fit for the super-fast Borders’ circuit. Berwick […]
Jye Etheridge becomes signing number five for the Sheffield Tigers
Jye Etheridge has become the fifth rider to confirm his return to Sheffield for the 2026 season. He lines up once again alongside Jack Holder, Chris Holder, Anders Rowe and Leon Flint from last year’s side, with Rising Star Luke Killeen the only fresh face announced so far. That leaves the Tigers with just one […]
Zach Cook to stay with Belle Vue for 2026
ZACH Cook has sealed a return to Belle Vue after a successful first season in Aces colours last year. The 26-year-old Australian pushed his Premiership average up to 6.20 and is now set to take on a heat-leader berth at the National Speedway Stadium in 2026. Cook said: “I really enjoyed my time there last […]
Chris Holder back for a third season with the Sheffield Tigers
Chris Holder will line up for a third consecutive full season with the Sheffield Tigers in 2026. The former World Champion first linked up with the Tigers late in 2023 and played a major part in their Premiership title triumph that year. Since then, the Australian star has remained a cornerstone of the side across […]
Berwick Bandits capture Aussie talent Reid Battye
Berwick Bandits have completed their 2026 line-up with the capture of highly-rated Australian Reid Battye. The 24-year-old, who won the Northern Territory State Championship late last year, will be making his British debut with the Borders’ side. An accomplished all-round motorcycle racer, Battye competed in SuperSport and Superbikes both nationally and internationally before switching to […]
Michael Palm Toft back for a fourth spell with the Scunthorpe Scorpions
The Scunthorpe Scorpions have confirmed the return of Michael Palm Toft as they continue to shape their side for the 2026 season. Palm Toft last appeared for the Scorpions in 2024 and, despite seeing his campaign cut short by injury, he was operating as the club’s number one at the time. Team boss David Howe […]