Jamie Etherington completes the 2026 Workington Comets lineup
Workington Speedway are thrilled to complete our 2026 lineup with talented British teenager Jamie Etherington. The 16-year-old from Kent rode in the NDL and NDT last season for the Scunthorpe/Sheffield Steelers and Kent respectively, and truly came of age in British Speedway. One of the standout performances of the 2025 season was his outstanding 20+1 […]
Nathan Ablitt is a Scunthorpe Scorpion again for 2026
The Scunthorpe Scorpions have announced the return of club favourite Nathan Ablitt! Ablitt, who last rode for the Scorpions in 2024, returns for his second stint in the team, and the management are sure that he will become a favourite with the fans and teammates alike. Their Team Manager, David Howe, says he’s really pleased […]
2026 MAXiCab KO Cup Draw – Poole start their title defence against Scunthorpe
The draw has been confirmed for the early rounds of the 2026 MAXiCab KO Cup. Defending champions Poole begin their title defence in the Preliminary Round, where they face Scunthorpe in a repeat of the dramatic 2023 Final – a contest the Scorpions won in memorable fashion. The winners of that tie will progress to […]
Danish sensation Niklas Holm Jakobsen joins the Workington Comets for 2026
Workington Speedway are delighted to confirm the signing of Danish youngster Niklas Holm Jakobsen for the 2026 season. The 18-year-old joins the GT Tyres Comets as one of European speedway’s most exciting emerging talents, with the club securing his services ahead of his first-ever campaign in British Speedway. Jakobsen’s journey in the sport began at […]
“we need to pick up where we left off in 2026.” Peter Kildemand on the Berwick Bandits
Returning Dane Peter Kildemand expects his revamped Berwick Bandits side to “pick up where it left off” when the 2026 Championship season gets underway. The two-time GP winner returned to British racing for the first time in almost a decade last season, his unique style proving a perfect fit for the super-fast Borders’ circuit. Berwick […]
Berwick Bandits capture Aussie talent Reid Battye
Berwick Bandits have completed their 2026 line-up with the capture of highly-rated Australian Reid Battye. The 24-year-old, who won the Northern Territory State Championship late last year, will be making his British debut with the Borders’ side. An accomplished all-round motorcycle racer, Battye competed in SuperSport and Superbikes both nationally and internationally before switching to […]
Michael Palm Toft back for a fourth spell with the Scunthorpe Scorpions
The Scunthorpe Scorpions have confirmed the return of Michael Palm Toft as they continue to shape their side for the 2026 season. Palm Toft last appeared for the Scorpions in 2024 and, despite seeing his campaign cut short by injury, he was operating as the club’s number one at the time. Team boss David Howe […]
Craig Cook signs for the Workington Comets for 2026
Workington Speedway are delighted to confirm the return of 2024 captain, Craig Cook, for the 2026 campaign. After spending last season with the Berwick Bandits, the former Grand Prix competitor and British Champion makes a welcome comeback to Northside, strengthening a side aiming for success this season. Cook rejoins the GT Tyres Comets alongside 2024 […]
Leon Flint becomes Sheffield Tigers signing number three
Leon Flint has become the third rider to commit to Sheffield for the 2026 season. The young Brit follows Jack Holder and Anders Rowe in confirming his return to Owlerton after an outstanding breakthrough year with the Tigers. Flint enjoyed a superb maiden Premiership campaign in 2025, earning the club’s Rising Star award and racking […]
Luke Harrison back with the Scunthorpe Scorpions for 2026
The Scunthorpe Scorpions have announced the return of local teenager Luke Harrison – and the current British Under-19 Champion joins No 1 Josh Pickering, Connor Mountain and Ryan Ingram as confirmed starters for the 2026 season. 18-year-old Harrison, who is currently racing in Australia, will start his third year as a Scorpion, and the club […]