Parr: Let’s keep plundering the points!
REDCAR team boss Gavin Parr has urged his side to keep “plundering the points” ahead of Redcar’s home fixture against the in-form Edinburgh Monarchs tomorrow. Tapes up are at 7:30pm at the ECCO Arena with the hosts aiming for their second home league win in 2025.
The Cab Direct Championship clash is part of a busy weekend for the Bears who travel to Berwick less than 24 hours later and Parr is happy to have back to back meetings.
Parr said, “ The league doesn’t seem to be in full swing yet so it will be nice to get the boys together for two meetings on the trot, starting with Edinburgh and it’s important we keep plundering the points to give us the best chance of the aggregate point at least.”
Redcar have drafted in Workington’s Tate Zischke for the meeting, with Parr excited to have the Aussie on board, despite bemoaning the absence of shoulder injury victim Jason Edwards.
Parr said, “ Tate has not had the best start to 2025 but I’ve told him to come along and enjoy it, he scored eight points last time he was here so a repeat would be great. Jason will be a big miss on and off track but I’m confident we can cover for him over the next few weeks.”
Despite Redcar’s strong start to the campaign, the exuberant team boss has warned his side of the threat the Monarchs bring. Parr said, “ Edinburgh are a solid outfit, Micheal Palm-Toft rides the ECCO Arena very well, and it will be another tough match on Friday.”
The cycle speedway star admits it is a benefit for the “Agilia” Bears that Edinburgh’s free scoring Swede Victor Pavolaara has moved from reserve to number one. Parr said, “ It’s a benefit that he isn’t at reserve. We actually did make some initial enquiries about him in 2024 but he has been brilliant for Edinburgh so I’m happy he can’t have seven rides tomorrow.”
Parr has also lavished praise on the Bears fans, labelling them the noisiest in British Speedway! Parr said, “ The noise they make is fantastic, we have the loudest supporters in the sport in this country. The riders really appreciate it. If people have not been for a while please come along and make the atmosphere even better.”
Parr is also happy with Ace Pijper’s maximum for the Middlesbrough Tigers. Parr commented, “ Ace has had a good couple of meetings for the Bears already but his performance last Sunday for Middlesbrough should hopefully give him some confidence and push him on for Redcar.”
Redcar bring in the aforementioned Tate Zischke to cover for Jason Edwards whilst Edinburgh, who won away at Oxford 24 hours ago, track an unchanged side with Jordy Loftus set to make his second appearance at the ECCO Arena in five days.”
Any fans who are unable to attend the ECCO Arena are reminded that the meeting will be livestreamed at www.redcar-speedway.tv
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 – Charles Wright (C) 8.80
2 – Jake Mulford 4.87
3 – Tate Zischke 6.23 (G)
4 – Danny King 8.47
5 – Erik Riss 7.17
6 – Jody Scott 2.00
7 – Ace Pijper 3.21
TM: Gavin Parr
EDINBURGH MONARCHS
1. Victor Palovaara 9.30
2. Kye Thomson 5.53
3. Justin Sedgmen 7.35
4. Paco Castagna (C) 6.92
5. Michael Palm Toft 7.80
6. Jonatan Grahn 3.36
7. Jordy Loftus 2.00
TM: John Campbell