Riss: We’re in a great place!
Returning Redcar heat leader Erik Riss believes the “Agilia” Bears are in a “great place” ahead of Redcar’s crunch Cab Direct Championship clash with Poole. The two in-form sides clash tomorrow evening at the ECCO Arena with tapes up @ 7:30pm.
Riss, who returned from illness with a superb 12+1 is confident ahead of the clash, “We had a really good meeting against Berwick which has given us all a big confidence boost so this is the best time for us to face Poole as we are in a good place after last week’s match.”
The German star is also feeling good within himself after his return 6 days ago, “ The Berwick match was a really good fixture for me. I rode pretty well which has really helped my confidence as I didn’t know how I would be whilst racing after I had been ill.”
The former Championship Riders Individual Champion knows it won’t be plain sailing against the Pirates, “I think Poole will be our toughest match to win at home this season as they have 5 former Bears riders and they also have the Cook brothers who ride our track really well. We respect Poole as they are a good side and we have to be on it from the start to get the right result!”
Riss, who is set to make his 50th appearance as a Bear, knows a fast start, as always, is imperative, “An early advantage would help to take any pressure away and if we can get that lead then it will be a big help to us. However, that’s the aim for every meeting, not just this Friday!”
Riss also believes the battle of the reserves will be key on Teesside, ” Poole have 2 former Bears at reserve so the battle at the bottom end will be really important. Jake has been riding really well recently and he has got some speed on the bike whilst Connor has a lot of speed on track but we all know tomorrow will be a tough battle!”
Redcar track an unchanged 1-7 after their convincing 57-33 win over Berwick with the “Agilia” Bears determined to end a 3 match home losing run against Poole whilst also aiming to be the 1st side to defeat Poole in the league this season. Meanwhile, the Pirates also track a full strength side with the back to back league champions looking to continue their unblemished league start to the season.
Fans who cannot attend the ECCO Arena are reminded that tomorrow’s big clash will be live on BSN @ watch.britishspeedway.co.uk
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1. Danny King 8.57
2. Danyon Hume 5.48
3. Charles Wright © 7.67
4. Jason Edwards 4.24
5. Erik Riss 8.24
6. Connor Bailey 4.09
7. Jake Mulford 2.70
™: Gavin Parr
Poole Pirates
1. Steve Worrall © 8.05
2. Anders Rowe 5.08
3. Ben Cook 6.09
4. Zach Cook 4.92
5. Richard Lawson 7.97
6. Kyle Newman 4.29
7. Adam Roynon 3.47
™: Gary Havelock