King: We’ve got something building!
Redcar heat leader Danny King has insisted that the “Agilia” Bears have got “something building” ahead of Redcar’s key Cab Direct Championship clash with the Oxford Cheetahs tomorrow night. The clash at the ECCO Arena (tapes up at 7:30) is a key test of Redcar’s credentials after an impressive recent run against a strong Cheetahs side.
The level headed Redcar star is confident that the Bears have something building after the side’s recent resurgence, “ We definitely have something building. Yes, we did have a bad start to the season but if we can pick up some points on the road and win the rest of our home meetings then we will be there or thereabouts.”
The former British Champion is feeling much more confident within himself after his successful return to action last Friday, “ It was always a bit of the unknown (returning from injury) last week, I felt good but you never really know until you get out there and race. I was really pleased with the outcome and it was a good result for the side.”
Despite Oxford looking stronger on paper than Redcar’s last opponents, Edinburgh, King is unsure what to expect from the Cheetahs, “It’s hard to know what to expect, everyone rides the ECCO Arena well so every meeting seems to be difficult for us! Oxford are a solid outfit but I believe we have the team to get the job done.”
King has been thoroughly impressed with the recent form of Jake Mulford, with the Bears reserve hitting a match winning paid 10 against the Monarchs, “ I’ve been very impressed with Jake recently. Jake’s a good kid and he’s got a bright future ahead of him. I do think that people forget how long a lay off he had last season. Also, people shouldn’t forget that he doesn’t actually have that much experience racing speedway, so to do what he’s doing is fantastic! I only see Jake getting better and better.”
The British star also reserved special praise for the Redcar supporters, with King complimenting the fans for sticking with the side during the club’s early season struggles, “ The riders feed off the crowd’s support, it’s an amazing feeling to hear the crowd erupt after an important heat. They stuck with us when we had some bad results earlier in the season and that’s something that is really important to us.”
Redcar have the luxury of once again naming a full 1-7 with Connor Bailey looking to continue his recent revival at number 2 whilst the aforementioned Jake Mulford will be looking to hit another double figure score.
However, Oxford do not have the same luxury with the Cheetahs promotion still scouring the Cab Direct Championship for a number 7 for the injured Henry Atkins. Additionally, Oxford will have to make do without Ashton Boughen who is on Team GB duty with the British hotshot being replaced by Oxford Charger’s Jody Scott.
Supporters who are unable to attend the ECCO Arena are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed by the British Speedway Network at www.watch.britishspeedway.co.u
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 – Charles Wright (c) 8.60
2 – Connor Bailey 5.36
3 – Dan Gilkes 5.56
4 – Jason Edwards 5.60
5 – Danny King 7.87
6 – Ben Trigger 2.49
7 – Jake Mulford 3.59
TM Gavin Parr
Oxford Cheetahs
1 – Sam Masters 8.98
2 – Cameron Heeps 5.26
3 – Luke Killeen 4.82
4 – Jordan Jenkins 5.58
5 – Scott Nicholls (c) 8.72
6 – Jody Scott (G) 4.05
7 – TBA 4.11
TM Peter Schroeck