Workington Speedway have announced the signing of the exciting and all-action British youngster Vinnie Foord for the 2025 season.
The 18-year-old from Hailsham, East Sussex joins the GT Tyres Comets after spending last season with the Poole Pirates. His time with the Pirates, after he joined mid-2024 as a replacement for Max Perry saw him take opportunity with both hands, doubling his 2.00 starting average at reserve.
Foord who grabbed the headlines in the latter stages of last season for his never give up attitude, joins Tate Zischke as the second signing for 2025. The promotion feel this is one signing that many other clubs will envy.
Many fans will remember his Heat 8 win against the Comets at the GT Tyres Arena last season, where he spectacularly rounded up Comets guest Jason Edwards for an eye catching win.
It certainly caught the eye of the Workington promotion with promoter Andrew Bain eager to snap the young Brit up for 2025:
“Vinnie’s race against us last season in the playoff Semi-Final really caught our eye. He embodies what where trying to achieve in our club and is a rider who will never give up and I’m sure with the personality and racer’s mentality he has, he will become a fan favourite amongst our fans very quickly.”
“As soon as we found out Vinnie was available next year, we had to get him onboard. I felt it was an easy decision for him as well, he really likes Northside and every time he has been here showed great potential.”
“Vinnie is the second part of what we think is going to be another impressive and exciting team for 2025. I urge our fans to stay tuned with more news coming very soon.”
Vinnie joins the GT Tyres Comets for 2025 on a starting average of 3.90 (with deduction) and will nicely slot into one of our reserve berths.
Words by Workington Comets – Feature Image courtesy of Mark Lee-Sing
