Troy Batchelor rejoins the Workington Comets for 2026
Workington Speedway have confirmed the return of Troy Batchelor for the 2026 season. The 38-year-old from Brisbane, Australia rejoins the GT Tyres Comets for a THIRD successive season. The former Grand Prix rider and Elite League Champion has played a key role in the Comets’ revival and their run to the 2024 playoffs, which led […]
Workington Comets welcome back Vinnie Foord for 2026
Workington Speedway are thrilled to welcome back fan favourite, Vinnie Foord for the 2026 season. The hard-charging reserve made a big impression on the Comets fans and promotion alike last season, and will rejoin Tate Zischke and new number one – Jonas Jeppesen for 2026. Hailing from Hailsham in Sussex, Foord finished his first full […]
Tate Zischke back with the Workington Comets for 2026
Workington Speedway are thrilled to announce that Tate Zischke will remain with the GT Tyres Comets for the 2026 season. The popular young Australian will embark on his third successive year with the Comets, having made a highly impressive UK debut in 2024. The 20-year-old’s 2025 campaign brought both highs and challenges, as his progress […]
Jonas Jeppesen joins the Workington Comets for 2026
Workington Speedway have confirmed the signing of Danish international Jonas Jeppesen for the 2026 season. The 27-year-old from Bramming, Denmark, is a rider of genuine pedigree. A finalist in the 2019 World Team U-21 Championship, Jeppesen has also enjoyed success at senior level – notably helping Esbjerg lift the Danish League title in 2023. Jeppesen […]
Workington Speedway set for an “exciting year” in 2026!
Workington Speedway owner Andrew Bain has hinted that big things are already in motion ahead of the 2026 season, revealing that preparations for the next campaign are “well underway” and that fans can expect “an exciting year” both on and off the track. Bain said: “We’re already deep into discussions about 2026. The aim is […]
The Workington Comets are back on track!
The BSPL are delighted to announce that they’ve successfully worked through administrative issues at Workington and can confirm they will resume racing on Saturday, July 12, in the Cab Direct Championship fixture against reigning champions, Poole Pirates. It also gives us great pleasure to announce that they’ve secured a new partnership with Allied Mobility, principal […]
Workington Speedway’s license suspended for a further seven days!
The wait continues for Workington Comets fans as British Speedway Promoters Ltd has extended the suspension of the clubs license for a further seven days. Hopefully from the issues can be resolved and the team can return to track action from the 11th July. The full statement from the BSPL is below: BRITISH Speedway Promoters […]
Workington Comets Promotion urge team backing
Workington Speedway Promoter Andrew Bain urges Workington as a town to come out in force in 2025 to support what he thinks is a “formidable” team. Bain emphasises the importance of the support of the local area in 2025 as the GT Tyres Comets promotion has secured an exciting, young and all-action lineup for next […]
Jacob Hook completes the 2025 Workington Comets
Workington Speedway has announced that the final part of their 2025 septet is 22-year-old Australian Jacob Hook. Hook, from Brisbane, joins the Workington GT Tyres Comets in 2025 and fills the final place at reserve for the Comets. Jacob will link up with an already substantial contingent of Australian riders for the Comets, as he […]
Troy Batchelor returns to the Workington Comets in 2025, as captain
The new Workington GT Tyres Comets captain and number one will be Troy Batchelor, as he returns to Northside in 2025. Batchelor, 37, will rejoin his 2024 team-mates Tate Zischke and Antti Vuolas next season as well as linkup with Vinnie Foord, Jye Etheridge and Fraser Bowes to take over the role as club captain […]