The 24-year-old comes into the Stars line-up as a replacement for Paco Castagna and will slot into the reserve berth following the latest average changes, with Cooper Rushen moving into the main body of the team.

Jenkins recently impressed while guesting for King’s Lynn at Ipswich and brings valuable Premiership experience, having previously raced for Peterborough under current Stars boss Rob Lyon. He was also part of Ipswich’s title-winning side last season.

After a difficult start to the 2026 campaign, a move to Berwick has helped reignite Jenkins’ form, with the rider producing a string of impressive performances for the Bandits, including several double-figure scores on home shale.

Speaking to the King’s Lynn Stars website, Jenkins said:

“I’m delighted to be signing for King’s Lynn. I’ve hit a good bit of form recently, and I’m really enjoying my riding at the moment, so I’m looking forward to being back in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership.

“I’d like to thank the management for giving me this opportunity, and I’m excited to get started and do my best for the club.”

Castagna departs the club after joining the Stars ahead of the current season. The Italian suffered an injury earlier in the year following a heavy crash at Edinburgh and has struggled to consistently score points, particularly around the Adrian Flux Arena.

The club thanked Castagna for his efforts and wished him well for the remainder of the campaign.

Jenkins is expected to make his King’s Lynn debut at Belle Vue on June 29, with his first home meeting scheduled against his former club Ipswich on July 2.

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Lambert is no stranger to life at the Adrian Flux Arena, having enjoyed several spells with the Stars across a career spanning more than two decades. A long-time fan favourite, he also staged his Testimonial meeting at the venue in 2017. More recently, the experienced racer has spent the past six seasons competing for Scunthorpe in the Championship, while also gaining management experience with the combined Scunthorpe/Sheffield NDL side and stepping in for Lynn boss Rob Lyon during a Premiership home win over Oxford last season.

Now returning to the NDL in a racing role, Lambert’s appointment serves a dual purpose. It provides the vastly experienced racer with additional track time as he looks to rebound from a difficult 2025 campaign, while also adding proven leadership and heat-leader strength to a Young Stars side preparing for what is expected to be one of the strongest NDL seasons in years.

Speaking to the King’s Lynn Speedway website, Lambert explained how the move came about and why it appeals to him at this stage of his career, admitting he is eager for the extra meetings and the chance to both compete and mentor younger riders within the team. He also stressed his commitment to racing all fixtures and embracing the challenge ahead as a rider-coach.

Young Stars manager Jason Pipe acknowledged that the signing may surprise some, but insisted Lambert’s inclusion was key to building a competitive side within the newly agreed points limit. Pipe told the club website that Lambert’s experience, professionalism, and leadership qualities made him the ideal choice to captain the team and guide its younger members, drawing comparisons with successful rider-coach roles he has worked with previously.

Pipe added that while there is no pressure on Lambert to deliver big scores every week, his presence alone is expected to lift the entire team, both on and off the track, and he believes his influence could be worth several points per meeting.

Lambert becomes the fourth confirmed signing for the Young Stars, joining Jake Mulford, Kenzie Cossey, and Ollie Binns, with further team news expected to follow shortly.

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The 30-year-old showman joins the PSH Environmental Stars following a largely injury-free 2025 campaign spent with Birmingham, which marked his first full-time season at Premiership level. Castagna recorded an average of 4.13 with the Brummies, while also captaining Edinburgh to Championship play-off qualification.

Although relatively new to regular top-flight racing, Castagna is no stranger to UK speedway. Earlier in his career he gained experience with Sheffield and Ipswich, and has also appeared as a guest for Belle Vue, while his time with Edinburgh since 2022 has seen his Championship average steadily improve.

Highly regarded as one of the sport’s strongest team men, Castagna’s attitude and personality made him an ideal fit for the Stars as they shaped their squad within the 37-point limit.

Team manager Rob Lyon explained the thinking behind the move.

“We had just over four points remaining, and we’ve plumped for Paco mainly because of his experience,” Lyon said on the King’s Lynn Speedway website.

“King’s Lynn is a track he hasn’t mastered yet, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing and he’s prepared to knuckle down and get that right.”

Lyon also felt Castagna stood out among the available options.

“Given what else was out there for the amount of points we had left, we felt he was very much the best option for us, and I think he’ll be a popular signing,” he added via the King’s Lynn Speedway website.

The Stars boss believes Castagna’s character will be a major asset both on and off the track.

“Paco is a character, and we need characters in our sport, we’ve not got enough of them as it is. He plays to the crowd and I also think he’ll be good for the younger riders at the lower end of the team,” Lyon said on the King’s Lynn Speedway website.

Castagna completes a top six which already includes Max Fricke, Jan Kvech, Chris Harris and Ben Cook, with teenage prospect Cooper Rushen confirmed at reserve. The Rising Star position is expected to be announced early in the New Year as the Stars prepare for a renewed push for major honours in 2026.

Stars Top Six (2026):

Max Fricke 9.89, Jan Kvech 6.91, Chris Harris 6.53, Ben Cook 6.39, Paco Castagna 4.13, Cooper Rushen 3.00

Total: 36.85 (Points limit: 37.00)

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The PSH Environmental Stars’ rebuilding gathered pace with the news that Cook will return for a second season at the Adrian Flux Arena. The 28-year-old Australian endured a frustrating 2025 campaign after suffering a complex scaphoid injury in just his fourth league appearance, an issue which effectively sidelined him until the closing stages of the season.

Despite further setbacks during an attempted comeback, Cook showed his commitment by returning for the Stars’ final six matches once close to full fitness, scoring 53 points as Lynn finished the campaign strongly. His determination and transparency throughout the season clearly impressed the club.

Stars manager Rob Lyon admitted injuries prevented supporters from seeing the best of Cook last year.

“I felt we didn’t see the best of Ben last season because of the injury, and the timing of when it happened was really unfortunate,” Lyon said on the King’s Lynn website.

“But I think the fact that he came back and rode so strongly, albeit at reserve, having been slated for missing half of the season for the reasons that were published in our media, was testament to his commitment.

“Although he was a late starter to speedway, I do feel he’s got a lot more in the tank. On that average, I think there’s a lot more to come from him.”

Cook, a former multiple Championship title winner with Poole and a Premiership champion with Belle Vue in 2024, said he was delighted to be returning.

“I’m delighted to be back at King’s Lynn. It’s a track I genuinely enjoy riding and one that seems to suit my style, so it was something I was very keen to make happen,” Cook told the King’s Lynn website.

“My injury was a lot more complicated than initially thought, which made it a difficult period. I was pleased to be able to return later in the season and really enjoyed being back on the bike again towards the end of the year.”

Alongside Cook’s return, Lynn have confirmed one of the most exciting domestic prospects in British speedway will step up to the top flight in 2026. Cooper Rushen, just 15, will join the Premiership ranks after playing a key role in the Young Stars’ National Development Trophy success in 2025.

Rushen turns 16 on March 29, making him eligible for senior racing, and will begin the season at reserve for the Stars. Lyon believes the teenager is more than ready for the challenge.

“It is a big move, but having spoken at length with Cooper and his dad, it’s a move that they are comfortable with, and so are we,” Lyon said on the King’s Lynn website.

“Cooper is one of the brightest prospects this country has produced in the last few years.

“I feel he has the right temperament and personality, and to be honest it’s quite exciting to see how far he can go.”

Rushen described the move as a dream come true.

“This is a club I’ve been at since I was 12 years old, and it’s been a dream of mine since then, so to make it happen now is quite surreal,” he said via the King’s Lynn website.

“It’s going to be a big step, that’s for sure, but we’re going to learn from every point of it and I’m excited to get on track with my new team-mates.”

The most eye-catching move of all, however, sees Max Fricke arrive at the Adrian Flux Arena as the Premiership’s leading rider. The Australian Grand Prix star joins from Leicester after three hugely successful seasons, during which he led the Lions to two league Grand Finals and a KO Cup triumph.

Fricke topped the Premiership averages in 2025 with a remarkable 9.89, nearly a full point clear of his nearest rival, and now gives the Stars a recognised No.1 for the first time in several seasons.

Lyon admitted the signing represented a shift in strategy.

“Once we were aware that Max was available, it was a no-brainer to make contact and see if we could do something,” Lyon explained on the King’s Lynn website.

“King’s Lynn have been without a recognised No.1 really on a permanent basis since 2019, so why not?

“I’m excited to work with him. He’s a nice guy, very professional and level-headed, and hopefully he can bang some points in for us like he has done for Leicester and others over the years.”

With Fricke, Cook, Rushen, Chris Harris and Jan Kvech already confirmed, the PSH Environmental Stars’ 2026 line-up is rapidly taking shape. One place in the top six and the Rising Star position are still to be finalised, with further announcements expected soon as anticipation builds for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.

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The 24-year-old first joined the club midway through the 2024 campaign before going on to spend the full 2025 season at the Adrian Flux Arena, where he quickly became a firm fans’ favourite.

Kvech continues to view racing in the UK as a key part of his development, and he enjoyed a solid 2025 campaign, finishing the season with an average of 6.91.

Some of his standout performances came in derby clashes against local rivals Ipswich. He recorded 18+2 from seven rides at reserve in a 51-39 victory in mid-June, before producing an even more eye-catching display the following month. Riding at No.5 in an injury-hit Stars side, Kvech scored 18+1 as King’s Lynn edged a dramatic 46-44 win, featuring in four of the final six races.

The Czech international has also spent the last two seasons competing at the highest level in the Grand Prix series, and regaining his place through the qualifying routes is expected to be one of his key aims in 2026.

Team manager Rob Lyon was delighted to secure Kvech’s return, telling the King’s Lynn Speedway website: “Having Jan back was a no-brainer for us. He loves being at King’s Lynn, he loves racing in the UK and we’ve got to encourage that.

“Given how much he wanted to be here, he was pretty much nailed-on to be back with us next season.”

Lyon believes the best is still to come from the Czech star. Speaking to the King’s Lynn Speedway website, he added: “Without a shadow of a doubt he could become a top heat-leader for us, and I do expect big things from him.

“He’s had his apprenticeship in British Speedway with a couple of years over here learning the tracks, and hopefully now he’s going to kick on and be that top-end rider that we all know he’s capable of being.”

Kvech joins Chris Harris as a confirmed starter for King’s Lynn in 2026, with the club expecting to announce further team news over the festive period.

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The 43-year-old made a big impact during his first year back at the Adrian Flux Arena, once again underlining that age remains no barrier at the top level of the sport. Harris produced a string of eye-catching performances in 2025, including a blistering start to the campaign from reserve and a dramatic near-miss in the British Championship final at Belle Vue.

He also played a key role in King’s Lynn’s memorable KO Cup semi-final victory over Ipswich and thrilled home supporters with a 15-point maximum in a dominant win against Oxford in mid-August. Harris completed the Premiership season with an average of 6.70, reduced to 6.53 for team-building purposes.

Speaking to the King’s Lynn Speedway website, Harris admitted he was pleased to be continuing with the club and is encouraged by the plans being put in place for 2026.

“It’s good to be back. As a rider I don’t like to keep jumping between different clubs, so it’s great to be settled and have a second season at King’s Lynn,” he said.

“I still feel I’ve got unfinished business there after the season we had this year, and I enjoy the track and working with the people there, so it was an easy decision for me.”

Harris added that the club’s ambition was a major factor in his decision, with an exciting-looking team currently taking shape.

“The aim of course is to win the league, and the club are certainly ambitious. The team they’re talking about is very exciting and I’m really looking forward to being a part of it, and hopefully we can fulfil the goals that the club deserve,” he explained.

The popular racer also joked that his son Cruz may be even more popular than he is with the King’s Lynn supporters.

“Cruz is happy with the news as well, I think he’s more popular than I am there! He’s made to feel welcome wherever he goes, and he loves being with me at King’s Lynn,” Harris added via the King’s Lynn Speedway website.

King’s Lynn are continuing to work on their 2026 line-up and expect to release further team news in the near future.

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They join captain Nicolai Klindt, Niels-Kristian Iversen and Jan Kvech who return from this year, with the line-up completed by incoming Rising Star Ashton Boughen.

It will be a second spell in Lynn colours from Lawson, who joins from Leicester, whilst Harris and Cook come in from Oxford and champions Belle Vue respectively.

The Stars’ top six all have starting averages of between six and seven, with Cook going into the season as No.1 and Harris starting at reserve.

A management statement said: “We decided to go down the route that we’ve taken on the basis that when you look at the team we’ve assembled, virtually all of those riders have ridden at No.1 or No.5 this year, either for us or others, and we believe it’s more than solid – that term is actually an injustice to the ability of these riders.

“The thought of having Chris Harris at reserve and potentially taking seven rides will frighten the life out of most teams, and we’ll have him there in March/April and it could be somebody else there in May.

“We’ve got a very well-balanced team, and a team that knows how to win things as well. It’s been hard work, but we knew we needed a major overhaul and also a team that will be entertaining.

“King’s Lynn fans have been starved of success, we have to go back six or seven years since we had a decent year, and we need to do that again and put pride into the club.”

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The club released the below statement about Tobias’s decision:

“It is with profound regret and disappointment that we confirm Tobiasz Musielak’s decision to withdraw from our team.

“Tobiasz crashed while riding for the PSH Environmental Stars in May, breaking his collarbone and damaging ligaments in his left ankle.

“His return to action in Poland resulted in the club being granted a 28-day facility for Tobiasz, who felt he was not able to commit to racing in the UK during his recovery. It was anticipated he would be fit enough to return at the end of that period.

“However, we later received a phone call to say that Tobiasz would not be returning to UK racing this year, contrary to what he had said in a media interview released in that same week.

“We questioned that but Tobiasz was quite clear that his ankle ligament damage was serious and will require surgery in the winter.

“He feels that he can manage riding one meeting per week in Poland, where tracks are not as tight or technical, while having physiotherapy to alleviate problems in the meantime.

“For the club, it is a hard pill to swallow, losing our No 1 on the back of losing Vadim Tarasenko earlier in the season and now Nicolai Klindt to a season-ending injury.

“However, we have to accept Tobiasz’s decision and look to the future.

“We don’t want to see him put at risk if he feels he cannot ride safely but our disappointment centres around the general principle that if a rider is not fit, that is typically the case across the board.

“We are not medics but when any rider takes to any track, wherever that is, they are signing to say they are fit.

“We do not know if there are any other influences at play, and we certainly hope not, but the answer to that cannot come from us. We just have to get on with handling the consequences of the situation as it stands.

“Our facility for Tobiasz expires on July 14, after which we will only have 75% of his average to work with when booking guests.

“We have been scouring everywhere for alternatives since the club was informed. We have approached at least 19 riders in that time without getting over the line but rest assured, we will keep trying – we have to.

“The only other hope we have is that the authorities look at this, see how we have lost riders and, if nothing changes between now and then, extend the facility for Tobiasz based on the situation being beyond our control, the efforts we have gone to in order to source a replacement and the fact that there is simply nothing more we can do.

“We want to be competitive for obvious reasons but it is not just about our position in the league and our own fanbase, this impacts on other clubs, their fans and their businesses. A weaker team going anywhere is not good for anyone, from a business or sporting perspective.

“Hopefully our continued efforts will bear fruit but if not, King’s Lynn Speedway will seek and offer pragmatic solutions that serve the best interests of the club and the sport.”

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The Stars have been the side worst-affected by the weather in the early weeks having only appeared in one meeting, which was a narrow five-point defeat at Leicester.

Manager Rob Lyon is hoping the lack of home track time doesn’t count against his side, with the Stars having enjoyed one of their few highlights of 2023 in a last-heat win over the Aces on their previous visit.

Lyon said: “It’s not been ideal to have the postponements, but we made the right call on both of them, and you can’t change the weather.

“We’ve just got to try and kick off with a positive result on Thursday. I think everyone is looking forward to getting stuck in, and hopefully getting that first win under our belts.

“It will be a tough meeting against Belle Vue, but that will be the case for almost all of them, as we’ve already seen with the results from the meetings which have taken place so far.”

The Aces were impressive in their home win over Leicester on Monday and are now seeking their first away points after going down by 12 points at Ipswich last month.

Captain Brady Kurtz said: “You could argue that we slightly have the upper hand due to the fact that King’s Lynn haven’t had as much track time as we’ve had together in the last few weeks.

“But they have some very strong riders and we don’t doubt that they will be determined to put in a strong performance for their first time out at home.

“We need to match them strike for strike if we want to keep things close, but we know we are quite capable of coming away with a win and that is, of course, the goal.”

KING’S LYNN: Tobiasz Musielak, Niels-Kristian Iversen, Michael Palm Toft, Benjamin Basso, Vadim Tarasenko, Patryk Wojdylo, Anders Rowe.

BELLE VUE: Brady Kurtz, Norick Blodorn, Jaimon Lidsey, Ben Cook, Dan Bewley, Connor Mountain, Connor Bailey.

SCB Referee: Chris Gay

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The Lions recovered from conceding a controversial 0-5 in Heat 2 when both reserves were disqualified, and they regained the lead with a 5-1 of their own in the next race as the visitors suffered their own misfortune.

The hosts maintained a narrow advantage throughout but only made things virtually safe with a 4-2 from impressive debutant Luke Becker (11+2) and Drew Kemp in Heat 14, leaving them just requiring a finisher in the final race.
Richard Lawson added 11 for the Lions whilst Vadim Tarasenko collected 10+1 for the Stars, including a terrific effort to pass Max Fricke and Ryan Douglas in Heat 13.

Leicester manager Stewart Dickson said: “A home match on the first night is always a potential banana skin. We won by five points and I would have taken that before the start, I have to be honest about that.

“We got there. There were one or two difficult moments for us in the meeting, they were coming back into it and I was never quite sure that we were going to win, but we got there in the end.

“There were some good performances and one or two of the other guys had some teething problems, but it’s early days without making any excuses. It’s a win, and that’s what we wanted.”

Stars boss Rob Lyon said: “I was very happy with the performance. We knew going into Heat 15 that gate four was the best, and Tarasenko had ridden a blinder in Heat 13 so at the very least I was expecting a 3-3, and it proved that way.

“To come away five points down and take it back to King’s Lynn, we stand a very good chance of getting the aggregate point, and that will be crucial this year.

“Getting three points out of each set of home and away matches is going to get us to the play-offs, so I’m happy with that. It’s a good first meeting for us, there were a few gremlins from the boys but overall I’m pleased.”

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