Parr: Let’s keep building momentum!
REDCAR boss Gavin Parr has challenged his side to “keep building their momentum” ahead of tomorrow’s final regular Cab Direct Championship match of the season. The “Agilia” Bears host the Workington Comets with tapes up at 7:30pm at the ECCO Arena.
Redcar have won six straight meetings ahead of a crucial end to the season with the Bears fighting on three fronts, starting next week in the play-off semi-final first leg at Poole followed by a trip to Oxford in the MAXiCab KO Cup.
Conversely, Workington’s silverware hopes lie with their slim hopes of reaching the play-offs, with the Comets needing to take maximum points from their remaining three matches.
Parr, who has masterminded Redcar’s run to three major semi-finals, wants to build his side’s momentum whilst admitting tomorrow’s fixture carries the least importance from now until the end of the campaign.
Parr said, “ The guys have built the momentum with six wins on the bounce so we don’t want to throw that away as it’s important to have positive momentum heading into the most vital part of the season. Also though, it’s even more important that we come out of tomorrow’s meeting with the side still fit and raring to go.”
The enthusiastic boss also discussed his reasoning behind booking Jake Allen as a guest, after the Aussie’s very public altercation with Charles Wright. Parr said, “ We all know what went on between Charles and Jake but I think Jake can do a very good job for the team.”
The British boss knows the Comets will pose a threat at the ECCO Arena. Parr said, “ We will not be taking Workington for granted, we know that we are in good form and riding well but we all know Workington will give us a tough match, but one our boys will be ready for.”
The former rider turned manager insists he has not been surprised by his side’s recent run. Parr said, “ Our recent run hasn’t surprised me at all. I believed we had improvement throughout the side at the start of the season. Danny (King) had a tough year last year but he has come back really strongly this season.”
Redcar bring in the aforementioned Jake Allen to guest for Erik Riss whilst Berwick’s Sam Hagon covers at reserve for Jody Scott who is on international duty. Due to a change in the averages for September, Jake Mulford returns to the main body of the side at number two.
The Comets are at full strength with Troy Batchelor leading the side at number one. The “Agilia” Bears will also have to be watchful of the exciting Tate Zischke who goes well around the ECCo Arena and Jacob Hook who has had a solid 2025.
Supporters who cannot attend the match are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed at www.redcar-speedway.tv
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 Charles Wright 9.22 ©
2 Jake Mulford 4.32
3 Jason Edwards 6.58
4 Jake Allen (G) 7.12
5 Danny King 8.80
6 Sam Hagon 3.75 (G)
7 Ace Pijper 3.95
™: Gavin Parr
Workington Comets
1 Troy Batchelor © 7.47
2 Fraser Bowes 5.73
3 Tate Zischke 5.98
4 Jye Etheridge 5.46
5 Antti Vuolas 7.10
6 Jacob Hook 5.42
7 Vinnie Foord 3.78
™: James Denham