Wolves Speedway suffered their first injury setback of 2008 yesterday before the season has even begun, as David Howe crashed out of Telford’s indoor ice meeting.
EX-COVENTRY favourite Martin Smolinski celebrated victory in last night’s British Indoor Ice Championship at Telford.
23rd Feb 08, The “Evening Star” Witches new team manager, Pete Simmons, has written his regular feature for this site. This available online now
COVENTRY BEES have reached agreement with Premier League runners-up Sheffield to stage home and away Challenge matches in the first week of the new season.
21st Feb 08, One of the The “Evening Star” Witches new signings for 2008 is looking forward to the coming season. Popular Aussie Steve Johnston won the title with the Coventry Bees last season is raring to go for 2008.
The last time he figured for the Witches was 1997, all Witches fans will remember the following year, and many will be hoping that Johnno, who also won a league title with Oxford, will be a lucky talisman for the coming season.
Speaking after arriving back in the country yesterday he said “I’m looking forward to meeting up with the guys, the team looks good to me.”
Witches rider manager Chris Louis has identified “Johnno” as a key part of the side for 2008. ” Steve enjoyed riding with us in his previous time at Foxhall and I am sure he will again. he is like the rest of us. As he proved with Coventry last season - if you are relaxed in your enviroment and surroundings you will do well.
Come back tomorrow for the 3rd part of new team manager Peter Simmons regular updates.
BIRMINGHAM Brummies have new team sponsors for the 2008 Premier League campaign.
CAPTAIN Joe Screen, Belle Vue’s senior rider at 35, put the return of double World champion Jason Crump into a rich context when he admitted: “I’ve been around a long time but it has even given me a massive boost.”
JASON Crump is determined to play a leading role in helping Belle Vue regain their proud position as the Manchester United of speedway.
BELLE Vue captain Joe Screen is disappointed Simon Stead has left the club.
14th Feb 08, The “Evening Star” Witches new team manager, Pete Simmons, has written his second piece for the website updating fans on the pre season preparations for the riders and management.