Clews signs - Racers declare 2002 line-up.

Following hot on the heals of the Jason Bunyan signing is the news that Paul Clews has also agreed terms for next season.

Reading can now declare their full line-up for 2002, which is as follows:

1. Tomas Topinka 9.54
2. Jason Bunyan 5.60 (TBC)
3. Dave Mullett 7.60
4. Paul Clews 7.10
5. Phil Morris 8.23
6. Chris Schramm 3.00
7. Brendon Mackay 3.00

There is some uncertainty over Bunyan's average, this will be confirmed later. The uncertainty surrounds his assessed figure which will be for the Premier League next season. If Jason Bunyan's is confirmed as twice his Elite League average without a 2.5% reduction for British riders (as he's below 3.00 in the EL), then Reading's team total will be 44.07.

The only rider not officially signed now is Chris Schramm, but Racers Promoter Pat Bliss says she is happy that the rider wants to sign for Reading and the signing of a new contract will be a formality.

Mrs Bliss has also declared that she will give Brendon Mackay enough matches to prove himself and make changes if required.

The above line-up looks a solid Reading line up with a quality number one and five heat-leaders, if all the top five hit their expected form.

Reading are one of the very first to declare a side - for the first time in many years. For more information see: www.readingspeedway.com