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MICK Horton is set to take over at the helm of Coventry Speedway next season.

Local boy makes good as James McBain claims the Heathersfield Golden Helmet and George Beaton Memorial Trophy with a faultless display

GRAHAM Drury says outgoing Brummies owner Tony Mole deserves some official recognition for his achievements at the club.

And so we are forced to bring down the curtain on one of the most successful seasons in the history of the A-Plant Tigers. The final weekend will see on Saturday night the Annual Diner Dance at the Crowwood Hotel where the end of season awards will be dished out. Just who will take the Home and Away Rider of the Year trophies.

On Sunday we have our last on track action when the Heathersfield Golden Helmet takes place at Ashfield starting at 3.00pm (please remember clocks go back on Saturday night/Sunday morning). There is a sufficient number of youngsters who have agreed to take part so we will have our final action on track this weekend.

It will bring to an end the best season of the Ashfield era - now time to start thinking about 2012!

Emil Sayfutdinov’s manager Tomasz Suskiewicz has confirmed that the Russian ace is hoping to sign for Coventry Bees again next season.

This week’s Birmingham Mail top ten looks at the many grounds, past and present, that have been home to these unforgettable fixtures. Do you agree with our selection? Have your say.

BIRMINGHAM co-promoter Mick Bratley is to leave the club as part of the new ownership which is to be unveiled next Monday.

It wasn’t long ago that Rory Schlein was missing from Belle Vue Christmas card lists. But it’s a racing certainty fans will vote the 27-year-old Aussie as Rider of the Year at Friday’s end-of-season dinner.

Belle Vue chiefs David Gordon and Chris Morton have received high praise for their work and vision in bringing a new stadium close to fruition.

TONY Mole has agreed a deal to sell Birmingham and full details will be revealed next week.