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Dryml grabs Golden Helmet first round down under.
Oxford's Grand Prix star Lukas Dryml has won the first round of the Ivan Mauger Golden Helmet series in Australia.
Smart becomes first Wasp back in the nest.
Newport have made their first signing for 2003 by bringing back popular Aussie Frank Smart. Smart was named rider of the year voted by Newport fans and was delighted to have concluded a deal before returning home.
Lynch still working to keep Panthers alive.
Peterborough Co-Promoter Jim Lynch is to meet with stadium bosses at the East of England Showground shortly to try to hammer out a deal that will see the Panthers continue.
Second buyer comes forward at Hull.
Hull Promoter Malcolm Wright has revealed that a second potential buyer for the Vikings has come forward but is not willing to reveal their identity. Wright wants to conclude a deal within the week, but admitted it's a complicated situation.
Wasps out to keep Smart.
Newport will hold talks with Frank Smart before he jets off to Australia next week in a bid to secure his signature for next season. Smart made a successful comeback from suspension with the Wasps and is a big fans' favourite.
Monarchs look set to run in 2003.
Despite recent fears over their future, the Edinburgh Monarchs appear to have overcome their problems and, it is understood, are soon to formally declare their intention to undertake Premier League racing again next season.
Kelvin burns up the opposition.
Kent Sweepers Hammers number one Kelvin Tatum rounded off the 2002 season in style by romping to victory in the annual International Bonfire Burn Up grass track meeting at Collier Street in Kent on Sunday.
Wagstaff calls for rider control.
Kings Lynn promoter Nigel Wagstaff is calling for some form of rider control in the Elite League next season.
Pumas crowned Conference League champs.
Peterborough Pumas were crowned Conference League champions in an incredible finale to the season at Stoke.
Lanham takes victory in Ace of Herts meeting.
Kent Sweepers Hammers' Leigh Lanham finished of the 2002 season in style, and continued his rich vein of form, by romping to victory in the Ace of Herts Individual meeting at Rye House on Saturday.
Hancock pays tribute to pit crew.
Greg Hancock paid tribute to his pit crew after winning the first-ever Australian Grand Prix in Sydney. Hancock, without a British club this season, beat Scott Nicholls, Jason Crump and Rune Holta in the final.
Wagstaff considers future.
Kings Lynn boss Nigel Wagstaff has flown out of the country for a holiday to consider his future in the sport. "There are lots of things for me to consider and at this stage I cannot say whether I'll be at King's Lynn," Wagstaff admitted.
Glasgow get a head start on 2003 team.
Ambitious Glasgow have already named almost half of their side for next season. Heat-leaders George Stancl and James Grieves will be joined by David McAllan as the Ashfield club look for a big improvement on this years' wooden spoon.
Jarvis aware of takeover speculation.
Peterborough co-promoter Ian Jarvis admits he is aware of speculation linking former boss Jim Lynch with a takeover at the club. But there is concern over the amount of dates available at the East of England Showground next season.
Rain puts Wimbledon's Dragon's fixture in doubt.
The heavy rain over the last few days has cast a major doubt over tomorrow nights speedway meeting at Plough Lane.
Speedway GP goes from strength to strength.
Benfield Sports International (BSI), today announced the provisional 2003 calendar which includes a Grand Prix in New Zealand.
Wolstenholme backs his boys.
Rye House Raiders Skipper Simon Wolstenholme believes that his team are in great shape to pull off one of the greatest escape acts since Houdini in the final of the Conference League Knockout Cup.
Illness takes former England captain Pusey.
Former England captain Chris Pusey has died after a long illness at the age of 51. His funeral will take place at Thornton Crematorium, Maghull, Liverpool this Monday, October 14, at 1.30pm.
Results - 11 October.
Speedway results for Friday 11 October. Craven Shield: Eastbourne 52 - 38 Oxford Joe Screen 15 - Leigh Adams 15 Challenge: Somerset v Poole Track waterlogged Lincolnshire Open, Kings Lynn:
2003 British GP confirmed at Millennium Stadium.
The FIM British Speedway Grand Prix will once again raise the roof at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, when world championship speedway returns on Saturday, 14 June, 2003.
Tracks to show their repects for Gladwin.
Tracks throughout the United Kingdom are expected to show their respects this week following the loss of junior rider Paul Gladwin in a road accident.
Craven Shield victory target for Oxford.
Oxford Cheetahs head South to Eastbourne this Friday knowing that a win would see them through to this years Craven Shield Final.
Curtain falls on 2002 for King's Lynn.
The curtain comes down on the 2002 speedway season tomorrow night (Wednesday) at the Norfolk Arena when the Silver Machine Knights take on the Belle Vue Maun Motors Aces.
Dons take on Swindon in Conference Trophy clash.
Wimbledon Dons take on Swindon Sprockets in an attractive Conference Trophy clash tomorrow night at Wimbledon Stadium.