Speedway News

Local lad Scott Smith makes his first return to Owlerton since quitting Sheffield almost two months ago when he lines-up for new club Exeter on Thursday.

The Edinburgh Monarchs continue their quest for Premier League glory as they take on the Reading Racers at Armadale this Friday (7.30). Frede Schott will not be fit for Monarchs so King's Lynn's Shane Parker stands in.

Speedway results for Friday 8 August. Premier League: Edinburgh 55 - 35 Somerset Magnus Karlsson 15 - Mark Lemon 11 British League Cup:

The Reading Racers will be without new Polish sensation Janusz Kolodziej for their long haul to Glasgow Tigers in a Premier League fixture on Sunday due to a commitment in his homeland.

Danny Norton, the Hull-based young speedway rider, is to make his first appearance at Craven Park Stadium this season. Banned under previous manager John Bailey, Danny is keen to get to grips with the Hull track once again and to show the new management how he has advanced this year.

One of Speedway's worst kept secrets was brought into the open yesterday when it was confirmed that Eric Boocock had agreed to be caretaker manager for the Hull Vikings Speedway Team for the rest of the year.

The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), in conjunction with the Tonbridge and Malling Club, has announced that the World Long Track Championship is returning to Britain for the first time since 2001.

Host nation Denmark got the 2003 Speedway World Cup underway this afternoon by roaring away to victory in the opening group fixture in Holsted witnessed by a crowd bathed in fierce sunshine. The Danes were always in control and help the upper hand throughout.

Poole fans have a new hero after the stunning debut of Brazilian-born Antonio Lindback in their British League Cup tie with Exeter. Lindback, who caught the club's eye with the Swedish touring side, scored 19-points in the 58-32 win for the Wimborne Road side.

Mildenhall Fen Tigers hope to get back to winning ways this weekend when they take on Trelawny at West Row in the CL Trophy.

Hard on the news that Hull Vikings reserve Barrie Evans has been selected for the Young England team comes word of another Hull rider on international duty.

Richard Hall has been named as reserve for the Hull Vikings Speedway Team in their Premier League match against the Isle of Wight tonight. Richard is 18 and comes from Northallerton, North Yorkshire. He has ridden for the Vikings on a couple of other occasions both home and away.

The first Dean Bencsics Memorial Meeting was a huge success at Paris, Ontario. It attracted both the largest rider turnout (24) and the biggest crowd of the season who were thoroughly entertained with 35 heats of exciting action.

Stoke have been rocked by the news that Robbie Kessler will miss the rest of the season. The German international has been out for several weeks after breaking his arm riding in Sweden, and has had an unsuccessful operation in Germany.

This one looked like "win or bust" as far as a continued title challenge for Sheffield went and the Tigers rose to the occasion magnificently, first holding and then losing a four point lead before prevailing with a very important away win.

Berwick once again pushed forward the promotion of Youth speedway with a highly successful and enjoyable Stars of Tomorrow event sponsored by William Hill bookmakers.

Veteran American Sam Ermolenko rolled backl the years to claim the Scottish Open title in Edinburgh last night gping through the card unbeaten.

David Norris has been named as the fifth member of the Team Great Britain side for the forthcoming Speedway World Cup in Denmark.

This week the annual Scottish Open Championship is the big attraction at Armadale Stadium (Friday, parade 7.15, first race 7.30), and as always there are some big name riders chasing the prize money and the famous Jack Young Memorial Trophy.

The Arena Essex Hammers, following their home demolition of Sheffield on Friday, romped to a superb 48-44 away victory at Stoke's Loomer Road circuit on Sunday night. The Hammers led from heat two and were six points up at the interval stage after 12 of the 15 heats.

It's the biggest event of it's kind in the world - and it's coming to Norfolk this coming Saturday - Saturday July 26th.

Berwick speedway have supported youth speedway for over the last 33 years with their annual Stars of Tomorrow meeting, bringing new and vibrant names into the sport, many of whom have gone on to professional stardom at very high levels.

Stoke hope to have Alan Mogridge back in their ranks for this coming weekend's meetings against Somerset and Exeter. Mogridge has indicated he may be ready to return after arm and shoulder injuries.

A night of high drama at Oxford Stadium tonight as the Oxford Silver Machine battled hard to gain a vital win in their quest for an Elite League play off spot.