Swales: We are recharged and ready to go
REDCAR co-promoter Jamie Swales believes a free week from team racing could be “key” for his side in tonight’s BSN Series first leg against the Poole Pirates. Redcar’s second major team final of the season gets underway at 6pm at the ECCO Arena.
The long standing co-promoter knows some of his side needed a rest ahead of todays first leg.
Swales said, “ It was clear to see how tired Jason was last weekend and that is not normal for him. Jason has had a very intense time in both leagues so the rest has done him good. The rest has also been good for Danny as he rode five times last week so it was good for him to have a break.”
The former Workington Comet is happy for today’s visitors to have the tag of ‘favourites’. Swales explained, “ I’m happy for Poole to have the tag of favourites which puts the pressure on them.”
After the terrible crash against Glasgow which led to the heat 14 abandonment, Swales has revealed he is looking at safety changes, with the co-promoter hopeful the changes can be in place tonight.
Swales explained, “ We don’t have to make any snap decisions as it was such a freak accident, the like of which hasn’t happened in 20 years at Redcar. We are working on a new safety measure but it may not be in place for this weekend.”
The former rider turned co-promoter has confirmed the supporters who were involved in the incident are looking forward to returning trackside. Swales said, “ I have been keeping in touch with the supporters in question and they are excited to return to the ECCO Arena tonight. The fans will also be enjoying the meeting in hospitality.”
The exuberant co-promoter is happy with the progress the club has made in 2025.
Swales said, “ Apart from 2024 which actually wasn’t a ‘bad’ year, we are making progress each year. Poole and Glasgow operate on a different level financially to the rest of the league but we are really competing with them now which is a credit to the club. Other clubs now see us as a genuine threat and one day we are going to get over the line for a title and we aren’t going to give up until we do.”
Redcar bring in Leon Flint to deputise for Erik Riss whilst Jody Scott will be looking to continue his strong form after an impressive comeback for Redcar last week. Additionally, Jake Mulford will be looking to continue his strong end to 2025 after Redcar number two won Ipswich’s Tigers Academy Open meeting last night after going unbeaten across the night.
Meanwhile, the Pirates are at full strength with Richard Lawson looking to continue his red-hot form at second tier level.
Season ticket holders are reminded that this match is not covered by their season pass. However, season ticket holders do receive 10% off their admission to the match.
Fans who cannot attend the final second tier match of 2025 are reminded that the meeting will be live streamed by BSN @ watch.britishspeedway.co.uk
Redcar “Agilia” Bears
1 Charles Wright (C) 9.11
2 Jake Mulford 4.37
3 Jason Edwards 6.60
4 Leon Flint 7.12 (G)
5 Danny King 8.81
6 Jody Scott 3.92
7 Ace Pijper 4.14
™: Gavin Parr
Poole Pirates
1. Richard Lawson 9.83
2. Tobias Thomsen 4.81
3. Lewis Kerr 6.94
4. Zach Cook (C) 7.34
5. Anders Rowe 7.57
6. Paul Starke 4.13
7. William Cairns 3.91
TM. Gary Havelock