Mulford: Toughest home test, but let’s remain undefeated
Middlesbrough “Heat Floors” Tigers star, Jake Mulford has challenged his Tigers teammates to remain undefeated at home, despite thinking tomorrow night’s test will be the toughest his side have faced at the ECCO Arena this season. Middlesbrough host the Oxford Chargers with tapes up at 7:30 this Friday.
Supporters are also reminded that there are 2 classes of the British Youth Championship taking place. Firstly, the 125cc youth class take to the shale at 7pm with 5 heats of action. Finally, after the WSRA National League clash, the 500cc youth clash will take place with a 10 heat second half spectacle.
Mulford, who has a 8.14 WSRA National League average this season, knows his side will be in for a tough test tomorrow evening, “ I think the Chargers will be our toughest test so far, especially with Oxford tracking William Cairns as a guest. However, I’m sure if we stick together as a team then we will be okay.”
The Redcar reserve is thankful that he chose to join the Tigers in the early stages of the season. Mulford said : “ Riding for the Tigers is very important for my development. The more time I can get on the bike, the better it is for me.”
Mulford also reserved special praise for Ben Rathbone after his 9 point haul in Middlesbrough’s last home fixture, “ Ben really upped his game against Sheffield and he did really well. I think he has invested more money into his equipment and in that meeting, it showed.”
The “Heat Floors” Tigers number five also sent a message to the club’s promotion about his plans beyond 2024, “ I’d like a two year deal at Redcar. Everyone around the club has been helping me quite a lot recently and I have a good relationship with the promotion.”
Mulford is also hoping that he and his Cab Direct Championship reserve partner, Ben Trigger can bring more of their Bears form onto the track for the Tigers, “ The later heats of Tigers meetings haven’t really been going to plan recently as we haven’t scored as many points as we would have liked to score. If we can start becoming more consistent in the later heats then that can be the difference makers for the side.”
Middlesbrough track a full strength 1-7 with the aforementioned Ben Rathbone looking to improve on his 9 point haul he managed against Sheffield. However, the Chargers, who currently occupy 2nd place in the table are forced into two changes to their septet. Jason Garrad is on Cab Direct Championship duty with Glasgow and the Chargers promotion have drafted in Matt Marson as a guest. The Chargers second change is an intriguing one as they have brought in Belle Vue Colts William Cairns to guest in place of the injured Ashton Vale with Cairns one of the hottest young prospects in world speedway. The Chargers skipper, Luke Killeen is also sure to provide stern opposition for the Tigers.
Supporters are reminded that entrance to the meeting costs only £10 whilst kids are free! Fans who cannot attend the meeting are also reminded that the meeting will be live streamed by our streaming partners Tapes Up Productions at www.redcar-speedway.tv
Middlesbrough “Heat Floors” Tigers
1. Jake Mulford 8.42
2. Kai Ward 4.67
3. Danny Phillips 5.71 (C)
4. Jamie Halder 5.71
5. Ben Trigger 8.16
6. Ben Rathbone 3.37
7. William Hocaniuk 3.00
TM Stuart Swales
Oxford Chargers
1. Luke Killeen 9.17 ©
2. Alex Spooner 5.07
3. Matt Marston 8.94 (G)
4. William Cairns 6.78 (G)
5. Jody Scott 9.12
6. Jacob Clouting 5.00
7. Senna Summers 3.16
TM Peter Schroeck