Danyon Hume fractures two vertebrae in big crash at Berwick
Berwick Bandits skipper Danyon Hume suffered two fractured vertebrae in the terrifying crash which brought their match against Edinburgh to a premature conclusion on Saturday. He was taken to the Northumbria Specialist Care Hospital in Cramlington following the heat 12 crash and is still being assessed before specialists decide whether surgery is required. Hume was […]
“Berwick speedway is a crazy success story.” Sarah Bulman, Berwick Co-Promoter
Speedway and Champions League football is proving to be an irresistible mix for Sarah Bulman, the super-fan turned administrator. The 43-year-old was named as co-promoter of the Berwick Bandits speedway team earlier this year, becoming one of only a handful of female administrators in the macho world of high-speed closed circuit motorcycle racing. And earlier […]
Kildemand in – Schlein out as Berwick Bandits complete 2025 team
Double Grand Prix winner Peter Kildemand will lead the revamped Berwick Bandits into the 2025 Championship campaign. The 35-year-old Dane, who returns to British speedway after a seven-year absence, replaces Rory Schlein in the Shielfield Park septet following the Australians’ surprise retirement. Reigning British under-21 champion Sam Hagon and larger-than-life Aussie Dayle Wood complete the […]
Bastian Borke back at Berwick for 2025
Berwick Bandits have just two places left to fill in their 2025 line-up following the announcement that Dane Bastian Borke will be returning to the Borders’ track. The 22-year-old’s all-action style made him an instant hit with the Shielfield Park fans only for his season to end painfully following a huge crash at Poole in […]
Berwick Bandits land Craig Cook for 2025
Berwick Bandits have swooped to sign Craig Cook. He joins the Borders’ club after recovering from a shoulder injury which prematurely ended his 2024 campaign in Workington and Leicester colours. The 37-year-old Cumbrian has scored over 4,700 points in the second tier since making his debut with the Comets in 2009 and a further 2,000 […]
Rory Schlein named as next Berwick Bandits signing for 2025
Berwick Bandits continue to build their 2025 side with the announcement that Rory Schlein will return for a third season with the Shielfield Park side. The 40-year-old Australian joins Drew Kemp and Danyon Hume as confirmed starters as Berwick look to consign an injury-ravaged 2024 campaign to the dustbin of history. Former British Champion Schlein […]
Danyon Hume back with the Berwick Bandits for 2025
Berwick Bandits have unveiled their second signing for 2025, Danyon Hume joining Drew Kemp in returning for a second season at Shielfield Park. The 28-year-old from Buckinghamshire instantly endeared himself to the Borders’ fans by beating track specialist Craig Cook in his opening ride following a close-season switch from Redcar. Indeed the popular ex-Glasgow and […]
Berwick Bandits have unveil Drew Kemp as their first signing for 2025
Drew Kemp swept the board at the Berwick Bandits end of season presentation night and then delighted supporters by announcing that he will return next season. The 22-year-old Suffolk flyer was named Bandits’ Rider of the Year following an online vote, Supporters’ Club Rider of the Year and also selected by his team-mates as their […]
Freddy Hodder wins NLRC Series round at Berwick Speedway!
Freddy Hodder put a frustrating Championship debut season behind him, dropping just one point as he won the latest round of the NLRC Series at Berwick on Saturday night. The 18-year-old from Rugby is a firm favourite with the Berwick Bandits fans despite struggling for points but on Saturday, wearing the colours of Belle Vue […]
Scott Courtney to step down as Co-owner of the Berwick Bandits
Scott Courtney is stepping down as co-owner of Berwick Speedway after seven years at the helm. Along with brother Jamie the 41-year-old bought the club from John Anderson during the winter of 2016. The son of Berwick legend Mark, Scott acted as mechanic for a number of riders and as Bandits’ team manager before the […]
