King: Let’s lay down a marker!
REDCAR star Danny King has urged his side to “lay down a marker” as the “Agilia” Bears begin their Cab Direct Championship campaign against the Oxford Cheetahs tomorrow. Redcar, who are undefeated in 2025 at the ECCO Arena, host Oxford with tapes up at 7:30pm.
King, who is currently averaging an impressive 9.87 in 2025, is keen for Redcar to start their league season well against the Cheetahs. King commented, “ We need to lay down a marker tomorrow, show what we are capable of and get our first league points on the board.”
The British star knows the visitors will be another solid test for Redcar. King said, “ I’m not sure Oxford will be our toughest test so far as we have faced some good teams already this year. However, they are another solid side so we will need to produce another good performance to win.”
The experienced heat leader is not surprised by Redcar’s impressive start to the season, with King happy the side has performed as he hoped they would. King said, “ I’m not surprised by our start this season, it’s been nice to see the performances on track match our expectations and the team are doing what I expected us to do.”
The 2016 British Champion strongly believes that all of the Redcar septet riding in (at least) two leagues has helped with their performances. King said, “ All of our side are getting a lot of track time which has been an advantage for us. I think it has shown when we have faced sides who have not had as much time on the bike.”
The dependable British star has also admitted he is happy with his form this season, after an injury ravaged 2024 campaign. King said, “ It’s been a really good start to 2025 for me, it was a nervous winter after my operation but the bikes are working well, the form has been good so now it’s time to go and score some more points.”
Redcar hand a debut to their new signing Jody Scott at reserve with Charles Wright set to make his first Redcar appearance since his 2nd place in the British Final which secured the Bears captain two Grand Prix meetings in Manchester.
Meanwhile, Oxford have been hit with injuries and other racing commitments ahead of the meeting. Jordan Jenkins suffered a crash against Scunthorpe last night but the ex-Bear is expected to be fit for the meeting.
Cameron Heeps suffered a crash against the Scorpions with another ex-Bear, Danyon Hume guesting in his place. The final Oxford change see’s Berwick’s Sam Hagon come in to deputise for another former Bear, Jonas Knudsen, who is racing in the Danish National Championships.
Supporters who are unable to attend the meeting are reminded that the meeting will be covered by the British Speedway Network at www.watch.britishspeedway.co.uk
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 – Charles Wright (C) -8.65
2 – Jake Mulford 4.33
3 – Jason Edwards 6.27
4 – Danny King 8.25
5 – Erik Riss 6.77
6 – Jody Scott 2.00
7 – Ace Pijper 3.01
™: Gavin Parr
Oxford Cheetahs
1. Sam Masters (C) 9.52
2. Sam Hagon 4.70 (G)
3. Danyon Hume 6.61 (G)
4. Francis Gusts 4.50
5. Jordan Jenkins 6.54
6. Mitch McDiarmid 4.00
7. Luke Killeen 4.05
™: Peter Schroeck