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Newcastle go down at Glasgow.
Newcastle Diamonds faced defeat in their return to Premier Trophy fixtures after our previous attempt at getting this underway at Ashfield Stadium failed due to rain. I
Somerset 'steel' themselves for Sheffield visit.
The Somerset 'Mike Manning Audio' Rebels return to Premier League action this Friday (27th) with the visit of the Sheffield 'Pirtek' Tigers to the Oak Tree Arena.
Kugelmann and Beriwck part company.
Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits' boss, Peter Waite, had been hoping against hope to keep a hold on the German who had ridden so well for the Bandits this season, especially as he had, as expected all along, turned out for the club at home on Saturday and away at Glasgow on Sunday despite all th
Results - 23 May.
Speedway results for Monday 23 May. Elite League: Coventry 52 - 41 Eastbourne Scott Nicholls 14+1 - Davey Watt 14+2 Wolverhampton 55 - 40 Peterborough Freddie Lindgren 12 - Peter Karlsson 14 Premier League:
Hammers book world champ.
The 2004 World Speedway Champion, Jason Crump, will be included in the Husqvarna Hammers line-up for their SkyBet Elite Speedway League match against Eastbourne, which is scheduled to take place at the Arena-Essex Raceway on Wednesday 25th May.
More changes at Berwick.
Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits' boss, Peter Waite, had made it clear from the start of his 2005 campaign that all he wanted from his Bandits was 100% commitment, and if anyone was lacking in that department in his opinion, then changes could be made, and indeed they have been with no messing a
Sugar returns as Reading team manager.
Reading Speedway's team manager Ivan Shears has taken the decision to stand down from the job due to work and personal commitments. Former Racers manager Tim Sugar has been temporarily standing in for Shears for the past few weeks, and has now accepted the invitation to take on the
Masters is a Racer.
Reading have made a change to their starting seven by swooping to sign Steve Masters on loan for the remainder of the season, with Chris Mills making way for the former Swindon rider.
Kristensen out, Juul returns.
The Newcastle Diamonds have made thier first team change of the 2005 season seeing Dane Claus Kristensen leave and fellow Dane and old Newcastle favourite Richard Juul come in in his place.
Machine appoint Chaplain.
Oxford Silver Machine have appointed Reverend Hedley Feast as the Clubs chaplain, the first speedway club to have one.
Bowen career threatened after more injuries.
Harlow born youngster, Luke Bowen, only just returning from a serious knee injury sustained at the close of the 2004 season, found himself in the accident unit of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital once again on Saturday night.
Berwick take all three points.
Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits' riders, management and fans left Shielfield Park well and truly satisfied, having seen a meeting with a bit of everything.
Legault injury worry for Sheffield.
Sheffield remain without an away win in the Premier Trophy despite making a sensational start in an extraordinary meeting at Derwent Park. It is highly unusual to see a meeting which includes both teams using the tactical ride facility - but that is exactly what happened here.
Bandits thrashed at Edinburgh.
Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits recent record at Edinburgh's Armadale Stadium has been little short of shocking, and sadly Friday night's efforts went to form as they crashed to 33 point drubbing.
BSI secure SGP TV highlights deal.
TVP, Poland's national terrestrial broadcaster, has signed a two year agreement with BSI to broadcast highlights of the world championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series (SGP). Exclusive live coverage of the event will continue to be broadcast on the country's leading pay TV network, Canal+.
Morris loss hurts Diamonds
Phil Morris had an unforunate start to the meeting whilst racing in heat 1 and leading he fell off with no apparent cause, whilst Christian Henry, closely following, laid his bike down but still collided with him.
Zagar back for Reading's busy week.
An injury-hit Reading Racers team will undergo another thorough examination this week with two Premier Trophy meetings in the next three days.
Auction in aid of injured Bird.
To help raise funds for Reading Racers injured speedway captain Danny Bird, the Reading Speedway Track Shop have teamed up with a local artist and model maker to auction a 1:18 Die Cast Model Speedway bike, which has been painted and liveried as one of Danny's 2005 machines by award-winning artis
Danny Bird latest.
Reading skipper Danny Bird is reported to be in good spirits, despite the unfortunate broken leg he suffered in Sunday's home defeat against Isle of Wight.
Results - 26 March.
Speedway results for Saturday 26 March. Premier Trophy: Berwick 53 - 39 Workington Piotr Dym 11+1 - Shaun Tacey 12 Tacey beat Adrian Rymel in run-off for bonus point.
Gledhill wants to further than his father.
Jack Gledhill has set his sights on going further in speedway than his illustrious father lan. But the teenage Wildcats number two accepts that there's a lot of hard work ahead if he's to achieve his ambition.
Dons at full strength as Collyer completes.
Popular second string Peter Collyer has signed on the dotted line for the Robert Heath Heating Dons and is the final piece in the jigsaw for team boss Dingle Brown.
Banks takes on the Yanks.
Speedway roars into life in Kent once more this weekend as Sittingbourne open their extended 2005 season against a touring American under-21 side on Easter Saturday at 1 pm.
Results - 22 March.
Speedway results for Tuesday 22 March. Elite League: Arena Essex 61 - 30 Poole Gary Havelock 12 - Bjarne Pedersen 10 Best Pairs, Isle of Wight: