Coventry Cycle Speedway team rounded off their Midland League senior campaign at Leicester last Sunday afternoon – and they continued to build for the future by handing 2016 debuts to two senior riders. They went down 103 – 75 to their oldest rivals in an entertaining encounter but finished the season on a high with Steve Stewart (pictured centre, who made […]
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Reigning Elite League champions, Wednesfield Aces’ title hopes were dealt a significant blow this weekend, after losing out to bottom of the table Poole at Harbourside Park. The home side secured their second win of the season, after initially falling behind to the champions. Youngsters, Jay Briggs and Wil Bristowe, turned the tide against strong opposition to pull the scores back, […]
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Paul Devine made the short trip to Oxford for the round 9 Elite League clash between Horspath and Coventry. Here are a selection of his shots that he has sent in to us:
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Horspath Hammers completed their home Elite League programme with a 112 -87 win over Coventry Sabres, who did not have Michal Sassek as expected, whilst Hammers tracked newly crowned Polish Champion Szymon Kowalczyk, who flew in from his previous days exploits in the Polish Championships at Torun. Hammers were dealt a blow prior to the match, when Mark Boaler arrived […]
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Coventry`s top girl racer Sammi Marsh returned to her best form in Suffolk last Saturday in winning the overall bronze medal in the season long British Junior League in the final round at Great Blakenham, Ipswich. The 15-year-old, who attends the Ash Green school, eventually mounted the podium after a grueling eight round competition, which featured tough rounds at several […]
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The staging of the biggest Coventry junior Cycle Speedway finals at Bretford Playing Fields last Sunday has been hailed a great success – and there were shocks galore on-track with the fledgling host club providing two age group category champions. Heavy overnight rain gave way to a fine sunny day as the biggest local entry list for 40 years assembled […]
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Coventry lost out in yet another last heat decider in the Midlands League at Hearsall Common last Sunday – this time Wednesfield Dragons won in the final heat to post a winning 91-85 score line. The home side provided the majority of the heat winners early on, with Myke Grimes and Dominik Rycharski in scintillating form. The pair kept Coventry […]
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Inspire Insurance, a national company, are to sponsor the Coventry Junior Finals this Sunday 11th September at the Brandon Bees track (2pm start). The company are making a sizable cash injection. The sponsorship puts the finishing touches on the biggest Coventry junior finals day for many years. The sport is currently thriving in the Godiva city, with over 75 riders […]
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There was glory, success, heartbreak and disappointment for Coventry riders in the 2016 British Cycle Speedway Finals held on the south coast last weekend. Ray Oliver, in his comeback year, rode to glory to win the British Over 50s veterans final at Southampton last Saturday afternoon. The former world champion produced a stunning display after returning to the sport following […]
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Due to their popular club nights and Dirt Bike Club sessions, Coventry and Brandon are appealing for donated cycle speedway bikes. A message from both clubs can be seen below. Dear Cycle Speedway colleague, This is an appeal from Coventry and Brandon clubs for donated bikes and bikes for sale. We urgently need donated bikes to cope with demand at […]
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One of Cycle Speedway`s leading clubs has seen interest rocket this season, with increasing numbers of adults, youngsters and volunteers attracted to the thrills and spills of the sport. The Coventry Cycle Speedway club, who relentlessly promote the sport, have seen all their hard work rewarded after putting club night sessions, dynamic new recruitment concepts and sustained promotion at the […]
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Astley & Tyldesley hosted National Round 3 of the British Youth & Junior League series at Gin Pit on Sunday. A superb day’s racing took place, with 86 riders in action. Poole took their third successive win in this series. Wednesfield’s Brandon Whetton twice lowered the track record in the u-17 match, after A&T’s Ciaran Collins did in his first […]
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Elite League title contenders Wednesfield Aces pulled off a 23 point victory over Coventry Sabres on Sunday to quash any chances the Sabres had of pulling off a late challenge for the championship. The Sabres entered the meeting on the back of their third Elite League win of the season over Poole – leaving their title chances hanging by a […]
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Ray Andrews always delivers some excellent Cycle Speedway shots and they didn’t disappoint from the Midlands Elite League clash between Coventry and Wednesfield yesterday. Although the Aces were in command against a weakened Coventry side, there was plenty of close racing to entertain the crowd on a dusty day at Hearsall Common. Check out Ray’s photos below:
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Cycle Speedway is set for a major expansion in Coventry – with talks currently ongoing to provide two new tracks in the city. It follows the trail-blazing success of the Coventry club at Hearsall Common since their revival five years ago. Talks are presently continuing to provide a brand new high profile facility, which would be linked to an existing […]
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Come over to 33/18 News later to find out the results from round 8, as we head into a break of Elite League Series action before the final two rounds. Coventry 87 – 110 Wednesfield Ipswich 98 – 96 Horspath
Read moreIt’s another huge afternoon of Elite League racing this weekend, which will give us a clearer picture of who could win the title. Round 8 sees Horspath travel to Ipswich for a tricky trip against the Eagles. Ipswich came away with a shock win at the Village in round 4, the only side to lower the colours of the Hammers […]
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As we’re in a break from regional racing for a few weeks, here’s a look at the Midland League table. Wednesfield Aces currently sit top, but Birmingham are just two points adrift with a match in hand. Leicester’s experienced side have had a good season so far, boosted by the return of Dave Hemsley and occupy the third spot. Coventry […]
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