Bears set for Kent tussle
Redcar take on Championship new boys Kent in their first ever trip to the Media Prima Arena. The Bears are bolstered by the returns of Anders Rowe and Jordan Jenkins from injury whilst James Sarjeant returns from his spell in isolation. Redcar continue to run with 6 riders as the club seeks a replacement for Jordan Stewart who announced his intention to return to Australia earlier this week. Kent have been hit by retirement and injury woes ahead of the fixture as Scott Nicholls is ruled out with a shoulder injury he sustained during Kent’s home defeat to Poole on Tuesday whilst Paul Hurry retired after that meeting. Leicester’s Kyle Howarth guests for Nicholls whilst Max Clegg comes in as a guest to take the place of Hurry. The Kings continue to run rider replacement for Tom Bacon who retired earlier this season.
With a win at the Media Prima Arena tonight The “Agilia” Bears can move into second place in the Championship table and within 4 points of the Glasgow Tigers. On the other hand, Kent are currently the league’s bottom side and will be hoping to leave Redcar with a minimum of 1 league point to claw themselves off the bottom spot in the table.
Redcar heat leader Jake Allen is looking forward to the home encounter, “We have been going well, I’m especially impressed with Jordan Jenkins, prior to his injury he has been our trump card so hopefully he can push on now he’s back in the side. Everyone’s been doing their job and we are a team of racers and I think it shows on track.”
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1. Charles Wright 9.66 (C)
2. James Sarjeant. 4.29
3. Jake Allen 7.16
4. Rider Replacement for Jordan Stewart
5. Michael Palm Toft 7.60
6. Anders Rowe 4.23
7. Jordan Jenkins. 2*
TM Jade Mudgway
Kent “TouchTec” Kings
1. Kyle Howarth (G) 8.34
2. Rider Replacement for Tom Bacon
3. Paul Starke 5.93 (C)
4. Max Clegg (G) 5.72
5. Cameron Heeps 7.23
6. Ben Morley 4.14
7. Dan Gilkes 1*
TM Chris Hunt