Sheffield romp to anniversary win.
Sheffield Pirtek Tigers romped to a comfortable 57-35 win over a visiting team of track specialists last night - but the fans had plenty to enjoy. The racing was entertaining with both sides giving their all in front of a bumper crowd to celebrate Tigers' 75th anniversary.
Former world champion Billy Hamill, who won the sport's ultimate accolade in 1996, travelled from his Swedish base to make his first British appearance of the season. And he put on an impressive display but he couldn't match the top Tigers riders who made home advantage count.
Sheffield Pirtek Tigers romped to a comfortable 57-35 win over a visiting team of track specialists last night - but the fans had plenty to enjoy. The racing was entertaining with both sides giving their all in front of a bumper crowd to celebrate Tigers' 75th anniversary.
Former world champion Billy Hamill, who won the sport's ultimate accolade in 1996, travelled from his Swedish base to make his first British appearance of the season. And he put on an impressive display but he couldn't match the top Tigers riders who made home advantage count.
Andre Compton was unbeaten by an opposing riders in his five rides and skipper Sean Wilson dropped only one-point. Reserve Ben Wilson was involved in a horrifying crash in his second ride when he seemed to get some unexpected drive and was sent flying from his machine.
Fans held their breath as he was transported into the ambulance but thankfully he was able to join his colleagues later to support them and he is expected to be fit for Monday's trip to Rye House.
Scorers:
Sheffield
Andre Compton 13+2, Sean Wilson 13+1, Ricky Ashworth 10+1, Andy Moore 8+1, James Birkinshaw 7+1, Richard Hall 3+1, Ben Wilson 3.
Stars
Billy Hamill 10, Robbie Kessler 6+1, George Stancl 6, Paul Lee 6, Adam Allott 4+1, Simon Cartwright 2+1, Mirko Wolter 1+1.
