WEEKEND PREVIEW: Home nations do battle, Elite League round 7 and Women’s League

Elite League action is back again this weekend in one of the more crucial weekends in the title race. We also see the return of the Women’s League, but first, Ipswich host the Home International and Celtic Cup tomorrow. Home International and Celtic Cup In the senior event England have won the Home International every year since Wales last won […]

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PHOTOS: M6 Grand Prix

Paul Devine took some shots at the M6 Grand Prix from Hearsall Common, Coventry on Wednesday night. Birmingham’s Chris Timms took home the spoils from grid one in the final, with Coventry’s Bobby McMillan and Dominik Rycharski taking second and third in a highly competitive final. Birmingham’s Mark Winwood won the vets category and Coventry’s Ben Wells won the Juniors. […]

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RIDER NEWS: Rowley bags sponsorship from Varlow Industrial Services

Wednesfield based Varlowe Industrial Services have stepped forward to support local schoolboy in his sporting quest. Haydn Rowley (pictured left), from Wednesfield attending Coppice Performing Arts School is a club member and rider for Ashmore Park based Wednesfield Aces Cycle Speedway Club. Joining the club and starting out in 2012, Haydn has already tasted success with an Under 13s British […]

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MATCH REPORT: Coventry youngsters in brave fight

Coventry Cycle Speedway team returned to first team Midland League division one action after a 6 week break in senior team racing against powerful Birmingham last Sunday afternoon at Perry Barr. Team manager Lee Marsh faced selection headaches, with leading first choice riders Tom Sensicall, Dave Frith and Dan Drewett all missing. Veteran Joe McLaughlin was also rested from the […]

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NEWS: Somersham get off to a flyer!

Ten children aged 4-13 and one dad attended Somersham Stars’ first club night session to be put through their paces by Ipswich Eagles Chairman, Jamie Goldsmith aided by the Eagles brothers Ben & Alex Harvey. The children went through various training exercises including Chase the Pack, Gating, competitive age/ability racing and the dreaded Pyramid. It was enjoyed by all and it […]

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MATCH REPORT: Brandon make it three on the bounce

Newly reformed Brandon Bees Cycle Speedway team raced to their third successive victory in the Midland League Division 2 at sun-soaked Brandon Road Playing Fields last Tuesday evening. The Bees posted a 94-56 score line over near neighbours Leicester at the refurbished Bretford venue. It means the Bees have made a dream start after accounting for Leicester – winning their […]

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MATCH REPORT: Kesgrave pull off famous victory

League champions, Ipswich Whirlwinds made the short trip across Ipswich to take on Kesgrave in this South East Division One encounter. The away side were slightly under strength with several key riders missing but still could call upon the likes of Jacobs, Roberts and the Bacon brothers, while Kesgrave had the likes of Brown, Pyke and Johnson, as well as being well supported by […]

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RESULTS: Today’s results as they arrive

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It was back to regional racing this week, as well as the Northern Riders Championship at Hull. Here’s what has come in so far (and what we’ve spotted on social media!): Midland League Birmingham 96 – 83 Coventry (ML1) Birmingham (69-5) 64 – 46 (61-15) Coventry (ML2) Birmingham 45 – 35 Coventry (MLJ) Northern League Riders Championship Senior 1st Andy […]

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RIDER NEWS: Parish and Grimes launch websites

Team GB duo, Chris Parish and Myke Grimes have launched their own personal websites, as they actively look to increase their sponsorship appeal via the medium of an online web presence. Bury’s Parish has recently been sponsored by Christopher Lewis Photography, while Grimes of Coventry and Sheffield has brought Law and Moore, an independent illustrative print seller, on board. Grimes […]

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