Wright: There’s nobody to fear!
Redcar skipper Charles Wright believes he and Danny King have nobody to fear as the Bears British duo go in search of pairs glory at Oxford tonight. The traditional pre-Cardiff curtain raiser takes place at Oxford Stadium this evening with tapes up at 7:30.
Wright, who scored paid 10 on ROWE Motor Oil Premiership duty last night, is confident the Bears have “as good a chance as anybody”, “We don’t fear anyone but it is the type of event which any of the pairs could win. Oxford have Sam Masters and Scott Nicholls who hit a lot of 5-1’s at home so they will be the favourites but we don’t fear any of the sides. I really do think we have as good a chance as anybody, especially if we can team ride well.”
The Redcar skipper has won the event twice, with the Sheffield Tigers in 2018 and with the Redcar “Agilia” Bears in 2022, and the Bears number 1 is happy with his showings over the years, “I have a good record with this event, I have won it twice and then came runner-up last year and who knows what this year’s will bring.”
Wright also spoke about the importance of partnering with Danny King again this year, “It’s good that I am with Danny again this year, we know each other pretty well and we are both experienced riders which should help with our team riding.”
The former British Champion believes he may gain a slight advantage from the meeting being held at the home of his ROWE Motor Oil Premiership club Oxford, “In terms of set-ups, we have that little advantage as I should have the right set-up from racing there every week. Although riding at Oxford helps, everything has to fall right on the night and make sure we steer clear of last places.”
The 2023 champions Glasgow, line up with Chris Harris and their new signing, Anders Rowe. Oxford’s Sam Masters and Scott Nicholls are sure to be a threat for the hosts whilst Richard Lawson and Ben Cook will be real dangermen as they look to secure Poole’s first ever second division pairs championship.
Any fans who are unable to attend the event are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed by BSN @ watch.britishspeedway.co.uk
Cab Direct Championship Pairs
PLYMOUTH: Ben Barker & Dan Thompson
BERWICK: Lewis Kerr & Drew Kemp
GLASGOW: Chris Harris & Drew Kemp
REDCAR: Charles Wright & Danny King
EDINBURGH: Josh Pickering & Justin Sedgmen
WORKINGTON: Troy Batchelor & Craig Cook
SCUNTHORPE: Michael Palm Toft & Kyle Howarth
POOLE: Richard Lawson & Ben Cook
OXFORD: Scott Nicholls & Sam Masters