Berwick Bandits mean business as they win big over the Workington Comets – Report and Scores
Danyon Hume says that his Berwick Bandits side “means business” after rattling in seven heat maximums in the first leg of the Border Trophy on Saturday. The winter signing, one of five Bandits’ debutants on the night, top scored with 12 points and set the home side on their way with a stunning victory over […]
Poole Pirates notch up 60 against the Oxford Cheetahs in BSN Series opener – Rundown and Scorecard
HOLDERS Poole Pirates made a flying start to their defence of the BSN Series with a 61-29 demolition of Oxford at Wimborne Road. The Pirates riders delighted a packed crowd on Good Friday with Richard Lawson leading the way with a 15-point maximum. Meanwhile Zach Cook (11+1) was unbeaten until Heat 15 and reserve Sam […]
Bandits confident! – Berwick Bandits V Workington Comets – Preview
Berwick Bandits boss Stewart Dickson has warned his revamped charges to expect the unexpected when the season launches at Shielfield Park on Saturday (7pm). Visitors Workington Comets have recruited a hugely experienced top three in Craig Cook, Troy Batchelor and Claus Vissing but the Cumbrians have also rolled the dice on their return to Championship […]
Oxford Cheetahs primed for away opener against Poole Pirates – Preview
The Monarch Oxford Cheetahs begin the third campaign of the club’s regeneration on Good Friday when travelling south to face rivals Poole Pirates in the BSN Series, 7.30pm. Peter Schroeck’s side travel to Wimborne Road for the first of four Southern Group fixtures scheduled between now and Wednesday, April 17, against Poole and Plymouth Gladiators […]
Plymouth Gladiators postpone opening two home meetings
PLYMOUTH promoter Mark Phillips has postponed the Gladiators’ opening two home meetings of the season. Extensive work has taken place on the Coliseum track over the winter but unprecedented rainfall totals in recent weeks have hampered efforts to put the circuit into fully raceable condition. Consequently, the BSN Series matches against Poole this Saturday (March […]
Claus Vissing completes the 2024 Workington Comets
The Workington Comets have announced the return of Claus Vissing to complete their 2024 team as they step back to Cab Direct Championship level. The experienced Dane rode for the Comets at their former Derwent Park home in 2016, and was part of the title-winning Glasgow team side last season, although he missed the closing […]
Meet the 2024 Berwick Jewson Bandits this Saturday!
Berwick Jewson Bandits supporters finally get a chance to see their new-look septet on track this weekend. New team manager Stewart Dickson was overseen a comprehensive overhaul of the side after a wretched 2023 in which they managed just three league wins all season. In comes Drew Kemp from Scunthorpe, Danyon Hume from Redcar, Lewis […]
Jewson becomes Berwick Bandits new title sponsor!
Berwick Speedway have been handed a major eve-of-season boost after clinching a lucrative sponsorship deal with one of Europe’s leading builders’ merchants. For their 2024 campaign they will be known as the Berwick Jewson Bandits after signing a deal with the company, which has over 500 branches nationally. Founded as a family-run timber, coal and […]
GT Tyres become Workington ground name sponsor for two years!
Workington Speedway are delighted to announce that their title sponsor, GT Tyres, will also become their ground name sponsor in 2024 and 2025. GT Tyres, a local tyre fitting firm, recently continued their title partnership with the Comets leading on from a successful 2023 campaign as the 2024 and 2025 Workington Comets title sponsor, but […]
The Championship – All to Race For!
BRITISH Speedway chairman Rob Godfrey believes the Cab Direct Championship is set to offer a hugely competitive product this season. Glasgow will defend the second-tier title, with the league this year also featuring newcomers Workington, and official business gets underway with the opening BSN Series fixtures over Easter with Godfrey’s own Scunthorpe team in action. […]
