This Is Speedway

CHRIS Holder admitted he “was happy to get through the meeting” after notching a battling seven points in Pirates’ 53-39 defeat at Lakeside last night.

LAKESIDE boss Jon Cook believes Krzysztof Kasprzak will “have a point to prove” when he leads Pirates at Arena-Essex Raceway tonight (8pm).

ALUN Rossiter believes the signing of highly-rated Australian youngster Richard Sweetman proves the Robins are big hitters on the Elite League stage.

HE may well have exceeded many expectations by reaching the final six of the British Final, but James Wright was still wondering what might have been at Blunsdon last night.

COVENTRY race their first Elite League fixture in nearly three weeks tonight - although there will be some unfamiliar names on show in a local derby clash against struggling Wolverhampton.

SPEEDWAY: Wolverhampton field a much-changed team for tonight’s local derby at Coventry as they go in search of their first away win of the season.

Abbey Stadium, Blunsdon

Polish star Krzysztof Kasprzak is believed to be a target for a number of Elite League clubs.

Joe Screen has stepped down as Belle Vue captain to concentrate on sorting out his mechanical problems.

Swindon Robins have announced the capture of highly-rated Australian prospect Richard Sweetman.