Parr: Let’s go one better!
REDCAR boss Gavin Parr has challenged his “Agilia” Bears side to go one better against Poole after running the reigning Cab Direct Champions extremely close over the last two seasons. Redcar travel to Wimborne Road to take on the Pirates with tapes up at 7:30pm.
The ever enthusiastic team boss is confident in the side’s chances. Parr said, ” We have run Poole close every year I have been in charge and I believe we can go there and run them close again, but with the side we have, there’s no reason that we can’t go there and win.”
Redcar are forced to travel south without the services of Jody Scott who has an exam and Jason Edwards who picked up a shoulder injury at Kings Lynn on Monday. Scott will be covered by Sonny Springer whilst Joe Thompson will guest for Edwards.
Parr knows both Bears will be a miss. Parr said, “Jody has an exam which we knew about before we signed him. Speedway can be a short career so Jody is right to put his education first. Sonny steps in and he is keen to do well and put himself in the shop window.
Parr also commented on the injury to Jason Edwards, admitting it is a blow to the club. Parr explained “Unfortunately Jason is facing a period out which is a big blow, he is superb on and off track and he is a fantastic person to have in the pits.”
Parr also heaped praise on Redcar star Erik Riss who qualified for the Grand Prix challenge from Monday’s event in his native Germany. Parr said, ” Erik is back to his best if not better. He’s on the crest of a wave at the moment and that bodes well for the Bears.”
The current Cab Direct Champions are at full strength with ex-Bears Richard Lawson, Lewis Kerr and Anders Rowe leading their charge in the heat leader berths.
Any fans who are unable to make the trip to Wimborne Road are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed by BSN at www.watch.britishspeedway.co.uk
Poole Pirates
1. Richard Lawson 9.40
2. Tobias Thomsen 4.78
3. Lewis Kerr 7.07
4. Zach Cook 6.49 ©
5. Anders Rowe 7.82
6. Paul Starke 3.70
7. Darryl Ritchings 2.00
TM. Neil Middleditch
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 Charles Wright 8.80 ©
2 Jake Mulford 4.87
3 Joe Thompson 6.23 (G)
4 Danny King 8.47
5 Erik Riss 7.17
6 Sonny Springer 2.00 (G)
7 Ace Pijper 3.21
™: Gavin Parr