The now triple British Champion locked horns with fellow Grand Prix regular Tai Woffinden in a thrilling concluding heat in which he got the better of the three-time world champion.

Bewley becomes the first rider since Woffinden’s reign in 2013-2015 to win three consecutive British titles and was naturally delighted at his achievement.
He said: “Three in a row is just awesome, and it’s such a cool meeting to come to. It’s one of the biggest meetings of the year for us, so to get three in a row is still surreal.

“Tai has got three in a row so for me to match that is pretty cool. He was in front in the Final and I knew it was going to be difficult to make something happen.

“But I just thought if I could stay on his back wheel and hope a door opens, and a little one did and I got through.”

Woffinden added: “It was good to be back in the British Final. Of course, I’d have liked to go one better but fair play to Dan, he found a way past me in the final and congratulations to him.

“I could’ve stopped his run but it would’ve been a pretty hard move if I had and I’m always one to give a racer room and he took the opportunity.”

One of the biggest twists of the night came with shock elimination of GP star Robert Lambert, one of the favourites for selection for Great Britain in the upcoming Speedway of Nations.

Lambert just missed out on a place in the semi-final by 1 point, being beaten to the punch by three-time British Champion Chris Harris.

Meanwhile, former ATPI Aces rider Tom Brennan is heading to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium as the British Grand Prix wildcard after he finished third in the British Final.

The youngster dominated the qualifying heats to progress directly through to the Grand Final along with Dan Bewley in one of his best seasons in Speedway to date.

He said: “I had a fantastic night, just a shame I couldn’t go the extra step but I guess that is mainly down to experience.

“But definitely we’ll keep working and Cardiff is something very special for British riders, and it is a massive occasion for myself.

“To rock up against the best riders in the world is obviously my dream so for me it is going to be a massive experience and I am going to take this opportunity with both hands.”

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The Cheetahs trailed after Friday’s first leg and made little progress in the first half of the return at Cowley before two 5-1s involving Henry Atkins suddenly levelled the tie with five races remaining.

Some classic racing ensured with veterans Scott Nicholls and Chris Harris fighting out a terrific Heat 11 battle, before the home side edged in front overall in the next race – and Nicholls and Sam Masters won it with a 5-1 over Harris and Steve Worrall in the crucial Heat 15.

It gave Oxford a 54-36 win on the night and a six-point aggregate success with Nicholls and Masters both scoring 12+1 for the hosts whilst Harris picked up 11 for the Tigers.

Cheetahs manager Peter Schroeck said: “Despite the 12-point-deficit from the first leg, I always felt we could do it. I retained faith in the boys and that paid off.

“It felt good. Glasgow are big hitters. They are the current league champions and they know how to win silverware. We put in a team performance and within that, several individuals stood up and showed what they’re all about.

“I couldn’t any prouder and I was chuffed for the lads. Jordan (Jenkins) told me he would fix his problems and he did and he rode very well. Cam (Heeps) and Henry also chipped in, and Luke (Killeen) was very impressive from reserve.”

Glasgow boss Cami Brown said: “I wasn’t happy with what we threw away. I had words with some of the riders, some daft riding and some mistakes which shouldn’t happen.

“We were on a 5-1 and ended up a 4-2 against us, and then a comfortable 4-2 that became a 3-3. It’s silly mistakes and we have to eradicate them.

“I’m hugely disappointed about that and I’ve let them know about it. It’s basic mistakes. It’s difficult because they are a good team around their home track.”

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