Bears ready for Bjarne, Crump and co!
Redcar are set for a revenge mission as they take on the Plymouth Gladiators today, (14:00 start). The Bears will be looking to set the record straight as they went down to a 46-43 defeat at the Plymouth Coliseum on Tuesday. This is Redcar’s first home meeting in 23 days as a number of rain-offs have halted Redcar’s home shale progress. Plymouth have struggled on their travels this season with many of their side new to British racing but they did underline their improved form of late on Friday night at Armadale as they gave Edinburgh an almighty fright before going down 47-42. The Gladiators are led by two bonafide legends of the sport in Jason Crump and Bjarne Pedersen. Pedersen has been the star man for Plymouth this season and he was ultimately the difference between the two teams in the reverse fixture.
Redcar continue with their 6 man side whilst the Gladiators draft in Danyon Hume to guest at reserve as Alfie Bowtell is taking some time to be with his newborn baby, we send our best to the Bowtell family.
Redcar co-promoter Jamie Swales is cautiously optimistic ahead of the battle, “We’re in for a tough test judging by the Plymouth performance at Edinburgh last night, the Gladiators are starting to put some good performances together now and we are going to need to up our gating game and make sure they don’t get a shock result”
Redcar heat leader Michael Palm-Toft is happy with his upturn in form but has stated tomorrow is must win for the Bears, “It’s a must win for sure, we need to win at home to keep our play-off hopes alive. We did some setup changes to the bike when we went to Belle Vue as I was lacking speed and all of a sudden I had an abundance of power in the engine, more than I’ve ever had! This gives me a lot more setups to play with when tracks are different.
Finally, I don’t believe the team have all clicked at the same time yet so I don’t think the team is in great form but everyone has shown great potential and if we can fire on all cylinders at the same time we will be hard to beat.”
Fans are encouraged to stay behind after the main meeting for an extra 19 heats of speedway as the British Youth Championship rolls into town. This time its the turn of the 125/150cc class as they enter Round 3 of this years championship. Redcar’s Cubs have three representatives in Becky Weston, Laylen Richardson and Edward Davison, the latter going through the card in Round 2 to take the win in the support class. 9 year old, and previous MPA crowd pleaser, Oliver Bovingdon also takes his place in the lineup.
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 Charles Wright 9.26
2 James Sarjeant 4.62
3 Jake Allen 7.13
4 Jordan Stewart R/R
5 Michael Palm Toft 7.55
6 Anders Rowe 4.22
7 Jordan Jenkins 2*
TM Jade Mudgway
“Plymouth “Atkins Financial Management” Gladiators
1. Jason Crump (C) 12.00
2. Dillon Ruml 4.00
3. Zach Cook 4.00
4. Zane Keleher 4.80
5. Bjarne Pedersen 9.24
6. Danyon Hume 3*
7. Jason Edwards 2.00
TM Garry May