The field for this year’s Ben Fund Bonanza at Glasgow’s Ashfield Stadium is now finalised ahead of the meeting on Saturday 28th, with a 6pm start scheduled.
Leon Flint, Sam Hagon and Ben Barker have been confirmed as the final additions to the line-up, while Edinburgh’s Kye Thomson steps in to replace Charles Wright, who is sidelined following injury sustained at Redcar’s season opener.
Barker continues his remarkable record of appearances in the event, maintaining a perfect run of entries since its inception. The Plymouth rider remains a long-time supporter of the meeting, having benefitted from the Ben Fund during his career, and brings both experience and commitment to the field. He also returns to a venue he is familiar with, having previously represented Glasgow.
Flint arrives at Ashfield in strong form after an active winter campaign that has seen him racing abroad, leaving him well prepared heading into the new season. Now established as a key figure in Glasgow’s Championship line-up and stepping up in the Premiership, the Northumberland rider continues to build on his steady progression in the sport. Having previously received support from the Ben Fund, his involvement in the event adds further significance.
Hagon, who will also represent Glasgow this season, heads into the meeting with an excellent recent record at Ashfield, including back-to-back victories in the British Under-21 Final at the venue. After overcoming injury setbacks in recent seasons, he returns to action keen to use the meeting as both preparation for the campaign ahead and an opportunity to support a cause that has assisted him during his career.
Thomson completes the line-up as a late replacement and will make his first appearance in the Bonanza. The Edinburgh rider has shown strong form at Ashfield in the past and will be looking to build momentum early in the season with a solid performance.
The Ben Fund Bonanza remains a key fixture in the British speedway calendar, raising vital funds to support riders who suffer injury, and once again features a competitive and well-balanced field.
The full line-up includes Chris Harris, Peter Kildemand, Tom Brennan, Kyle Howarth, Justin Sedgmen, Nick Morris, Tate Zischke, Danny King, Dan Thompson, Adam Ellis, Victor Palovaara, Dan Gilkes, Ben Barker, Sam Hagon, Leon Flint and Kye Thomson, with Ace Pijper named as reserve.
Tickets are available online via Glasgow Speedway, with admission also available on the gate.
Feature Image courtesy of Brett Thurlow Photography
