King: Huge weekend ahead
REDCAR star Danny King has labelled the Bears two Cab Direct Championship clashes this weekend as “huge” for the club. Redcar begin two matches in 24 hours by hosting Poole at the ECCO Arena with the side looking to maintain the side’s 100% home record this season.
Redcar’s clash against the Pirates on home shale will be broadcast by BSN with the side then travelling to Cumbria just under 24 hours later to take on a revitalised Workington Comets side at the GT Tyres Arena.
Despite Redcar’s impressive home record, away points have been hard to come by and with this in mind, King knows how important a win over his former side will be.
The Bears star said, “ These two matches, starting with Poole, are huge for our season. We have the team who can do the job at home against the Pirates and I’m confident in our chances. Although we haven’t ridden at home for a few weeks, I think we are riding the ECCO Arena well this season which bodes well for tomorrow night.”
Despite a 48-42 defeat at Glasgow last Friday, the 2016 British Champion believes the Bears can take heart from their performance. King said, “ We can certainly take heart from the way we performed as a 1-7, we only lost by six points which shows the strength we have in our side.”
Despite a solid display from most of the Bears septet at Ashfield, King revealed he suffered from engine issues which resulted in two last places in his last two rides six days ago. King explained, “ I had engine issues but it has been repaired and will be ready for Friday.”
King was also quick to heap praise on Jason Edwards who sparkled in the latter stages against Glasgow. King said, “ It’s good to see Jason back and it’s great to see him back in fine form. I think he’s performing better now than he was before his injury which is a huge bonus for Redcar.”
Redcar bring in two Workington riders to cover for Erik Riss (illness) and Jake Mulford (international commitments) with Antti Vuolas covering at number four whilst the in-form Jacob Hook steps in at number two.
The visitors, who are undefeated at the ECCO Arena since 2021, line up with two ex-Bears as Richard Lawson leads the Pirates at number one whilst back to back Silver Helmet winner Lewi Kerr is at number three. However, the reigning league champions will have to make do without Anders Rowe who has Polish racing commitments. Rider replacement will cover in Rowe’s absence.
Supporters who cannot attend the clash are reminded that the match will be broadcast by the British Speedway Network at www.watch.britishspeedway.co.u
Redcar Agilia Bears
1. Charles Wright (c) 8.96
2. Jacob Hook (G) 4.47
3. Jason Edwards 6.55
4. Antti Vuolas (G) 7.12
5. Danny King 8.27
6. Jody Scott 2.00
7. Ace Pijper 3.05
™ : Gavin Parr
Poole ‘Wessex Marine’ Pirates
1. Richard Lawson 9.48
2. Tobias Thomsen 4.82
3. Lewis Kerr 6.97
4. Zach Cook (C) 6.79
5. R/R for Anders Rowe 7.95
6. Paul Starke 3.80
7. William Cairns 2.00
™: Gary Havelock