COVENTRY manager Peter Oakes expressed his relief after Thursday’s draw at Ipswich ensured that the Buildbase Bees will definitely avoid the first-ever relegation race-off.
BELLE Vue No 1 Jason Crump will be looking over his shoulder tonight when he rides in the Italian Grand Prix in Lonigo.
Jarek Hampel has been handed a riding ban which is set to end his Elite League season.
Ipswich know they will face Poole in the Elite League play-offs after they failed to win their double-header on Thursday.
King’s Lynn Stars’ co-promoter Jonathan Chapman yesterday tipped new teenage recruit Darcy Ward to reach the very top. The 16-year-old Australian was unveiled as the club’s first confirmed signing for 2009 prior to the thrilling midweek Pride of the East showpiece.
26th Sept Jarek Hampel may have ridden his last match for the Witches in 2008, the Speedway Control Board have slapped a 28-day ban on the Polish rider for his non-appearance at Foxhall Stadium last night. This means the diminutive Polish star will miss Monday night’s play-off clash at Poole and possibly both legs of the final, should the Witches get there.
Panthers face a nervous four-day wait to discover their Elite League fate.
(Elite League B) PANTHERS should be as concerned about relegation as a lottery winner should be over the credit crunch.