Speedway News

The Arena-Essex Husqvarna Hammers pulled of the shock of the season when they went to Manchester on Monday evening and defeated the Belle Vue Aces on their own Raceway.

A delighted Arena-Essex Promoter, Ronnie Russell, this morning announced that the Husqvarna Hammers No.1 Mark Loram will be riding for the Essex based Club away at Belle Vue, Manchester this [Monday] evening.

Speedway results for Wednesday 1 June. Elite League: Poole 54 - 41 Oxford Kris Kasprzak 13 - Henka Gustafsson 14 Arena Essex 42 - 51 Coventry Josh Larsen 15 - Scott Nicholls 18), Premier Trophy:

Speedway results for Tuesday 31 May. Premier Trophy: Isle of Wight 52 - 42 Newport Craig Boyce 15 - Tony Atkin 13+1

The Arena-Essex Speedway Promoter, Ronnie Russell, announced to the crowd at Wednesday's home meeting that he has decided to make a change to the Husqvarna Hammers line-up.

Reading headed north to take on the reigning league champions Hull Vikings on Wednesday night, but put in a spirited performance before finally going down to a 47-43 defeat at Craven Park.

Just a day after progressing through to the semi-finals of the 2005 Junior Speedway World Championship, Australian Rory Schlein has suffered a season-ending broken back in a British Elite League encounter.

Newcastle Diamonds faced defeat in their return to Premier Trophy fixtures after our previous attempt at getting this underway at Ashfield Stadium failed due to rain. I

The Somerset 'Mike Manning Audio' Rebels return to Premier League action this Friday (27th) with the visit of the Sheffield 'Pirtek' Tigers to the Oak Tree Arena.

Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits' boss, Peter Waite, had been hoping against hope to keep a hold on the German who had ridden so well for the Bandits this season, especially as he had, as expected all along, turned out for the club at home on Saturday and away at Glasgow on Sunday despite all th

Speedway results for Monday 23 May. Elite League: Coventry 52 - 41 Eastbourne Scott Nicholls 14+1 - Davey Watt 14+2 Wolverhampton 55 - 40 Peterborough Freddie Lindgren 12 - Peter Karlsson 14 Premier League:

The 2004 World Speedway Champion, Jason Crump, will be included in the Husqvarna Hammers line-up for their SkyBet Elite Speedway League match against Eastbourne, which is scheduled to take place at the Arena-Essex Raceway on Wednesday 25th May.

Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits' boss, Peter Waite, had made it clear from the start of his 2005 campaign that all he wanted from his Bandits was 100% commitment, and if anyone was lacking in that department in his opinion, then changes could be made, and indeed they have been with no messing a

Reading Speedway's team manager Ivan Shears has taken the decision to stand down from the job due to work and personal commitments. Former Racers manager Tim Sugar has been temporarily standing in for Shears for the past few weeks, and has now accepted the invitation to take on the

Reading have made a change to their starting seven by swooping to sign Steve Masters on loan for the remainder of the season, with Chris Mills making way for the former Swindon rider.

The Newcastle Diamonds have made thier first team change of the 2005 season seeing Dane Claus Kristensen leave and fellow Dane and old Newcastle favourite Richard Juul come in in his place.

Oxford Silver Machine have appointed Reverend Hedley Feast as the Clubs chaplain, the first speedway club to have one.

Harlow born youngster, Luke Bowen, only just returning from a serious knee injury sustained at the close of the 2004 season, found himself in the accident unit of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital once again on Saturday night.

Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits' riders, management and fans left Shielfield Park well and truly satisfied, having seen a meeting with a bit of everything.

Sheffield remain without an away win in the Premier Trophy despite making a sensational start in an extraordinary meeting at Derwent Park. It is highly unusual to see a meeting which includes both teams using the tactical ride facility - but that is exactly what happened here.

Kirkland Carpets' Berwick Bandits recent record at Edinburgh's Armadale Stadium has been little short of shocking, and sadly Friday night's efforts went to form as they crashed to 33 point drubbing.

TVP, Poland's national terrestrial broadcaster, has signed a two year agreement with BSI to broadcast highlights of the world championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series (SGP). Exclusive live coverage of the event will continue to be broadcast on the country's leading pay TV network, Canal+.

Phil Morris had an unforunate start to the meeting whilst racing in heat 1 and leading he fell off with no apparent cause, whilst Christian Henry, closely following, laid his bike down but still collided with him.

An injury-hit Reading Racers team will undergo another thorough examination this week with two Premier Trophy meetings in the next three days.