Archive for the “British Speedway” Category



Edinburgh Evening News

Speedway: Theo Pijper glad to be back at Monarchs
Edinburgh Evening News
Pijper was more renowned for his motorcycling exploits at the time and this undoubtedly helped him settle in to the British speedway scene, although he was only racing occasional dirt track meetings back then. Monarchs recognised Pijper's scoring ...

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Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Anglian Junior League returns to help fuel future speedway stars' progress
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
British Speedway Promoters' Association (BSPA) vice-chairman Jon Cook said: “The Anglian League provided a rich vein of talent in days gone by and we hope to do the same again. “It's tough for riders to break into league racing and this venture will ...

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BBC News

Speedway: East Anglia clubs start up youth league
BBC News
"The Anglian League provided a rich vein of talent in days gone by and we hope to do the same again," said British Speedway Promoters' Association vice chairman Jon Cook. "It's tough for riders to break into league racing and this venture will fill the ...
Prestigious pairs plaudits rewards Tigers' effortsNewmarket Journal

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Newmarket Journal

Prestigious pairs plaudits rewards Tigers' efforts
Newmarket Journal
“Being given the opening round of the British Youth Championships was important for us as we as a club are all about trying to promote young British speedway riders. “We plan to put on a big event and give the kids the chance to have a feel of just ...

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Swedish star signs on for Karlsson tribute meeting
This is Leicestershire
Karlsson, 30, who made a huge impact when he joined the Lions midway through last season, has been granted the testimonial in recognition of his 10 years service to British speedway. Meanwhile, the Lions have appointed Gareth Chrabaszcz as their new ...

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Panthers drawn to face the Robins in KO Cup
Peterborough Today
SPEEDWAY: Panthers have been handed a quarter-final Elite League Knockout Cup tie against Swindon in what is set to be a revised competition this year. And that means a return to the Showground for 2011 squad members Hans Andersen and Troy Batchelor, ...

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BBC News

Nicki Pedersen to ride at Magnus Karlsson's testimonial
BBC News
Leicester Lions will begin the new season with a testimonial meeting for Magnus Karlsson to recognise his 10 years of service to British speedway. Three-time world champion Nicki Pedersen has already been confirmed for the Beaumont Park meeting on 17 ...

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World champion to ride in Karlsson testimonial
This is Leicestershire
Magnus Karlsson, who made a massive impact when he joined the club last season, has been granted a testimonial in recognition of his 10 years' service to British speedway. It will be staged at Beaumont Park on Saturday, March 17, and Pedersen is the ...

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Peter Adams: Freddie Lindgren was always coming back to Wolverhampton
Sunday Mercury
“And I'm really pleased to be riding for Colin Pratt, he's a good guy, my favourite in British Speedway. He tells it as it is and I look forward to seeing everyone.” Dudley Heathens have confirmed they will open their season on Tuesday, April 3, ...

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BBC News

Freddie Lindgren backs Wolves' Pontus Aspgren to shine
BBC News
"This is my home in British speedway and I've been connected with Wolverhampton for a long time now. "I didn't like the track when I first came over. But I managed to get it going for me and nowadays I really enjoy riding Monmore Green, ...

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Lee predicts a bright future for teen Josh
Cambridge News
The pair were commissioned to find British speedway's next stars 10 years ago and discovered, among others, GB internationals Tai Woffinden and Lewis Bridger, before the project was controversially axed.

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Britannia ready to rule the track
The Daily Post
British speedway drivers Frankie Wainman, Mick Harris and Paul Harrison love nothing better than to get high - on adrenaline. The trio is expecting to get plenty of that tonight when they take part in the finals of the New Zealand Welding School 2012 ...

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Pirates dig up lucrative deal with Coastal Aluminium
SportsPro Media
British speedway team Poole Pirates have announced a new three-year deal with Coastal Aluminium that sees the Elite League outfit renamed as the Poole Coastal Aluminium Pirates. Although specific financial details of the agreement were not released, ...

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