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Its Derby day today, as the Redcar SG Petch Bears take on the Newcastle Diamonds at the Media Prima Arena with a prompt 7:30pm start.

The Bears will be looking to build on the home win last week against Ipswich, where the full 7 riders all contributed but it will be another tough match against our good friends from up the A19.
Newly crowned British U21 champion Robert Lambert will lead the Diamonds, ably supported by Steve Worrall and Ludvig Lindgren. 

The Bears will again be back at full strength, led by the exciting duo of Jason Garrity and Ben Barker. Ellis Perks takes his place at reserve, after an excellent performance in the U21 final in which he reached the semi final before falling. 

Redcar: Jason Garrity, Coty Garcia, Charles Wright, Jonas B Andersen, Ben Barker, Richard Hall, Ellis Perks
Newcastle: Robert Lambert, Ashley Morris, Lewis Rose, Ludvig Lindgren, Steve Worrall, Connor Coles, Danny Phillips

The second half tonight will feature the Redcar Cubs in their first Northern Junior League meeting of the season. They will take on the Newcastle Gems.

Good luck to Redcar SG Petch Bears reserve Ellis Perks, who today makes the long journey down to Poole to take part in the British U21 Final!

The meeting starts at 19:30 – good luck Ellis!

Please see below update from Tobias after his injuries suffered at Peterborough:

After an x-ray and last examination at Dr. Frank Bartel here  are the results: broken ankle, two ligaments outside and one inside are snapped. Get now a special treatment to get fit so soon as possible. Thank to everyone who helping me.

All at the Media Prima Arena wish Tobias a speedy recovery and hope to see him again soon.

KYLE Newman has been named in Sunday’s British Semi-Final at Newcastle – thanks to a kind hearted gesture from Charles Wright.

Newman, who is set to return from injury ahead of schedule, was overlooked for the meetings because he was expected to remain on the sidelines.

Now Wright, who has a busy schedule with both Somerset in the Premiership and Redcar in the Championship, has handed his place back for Newman to replace him.

British Speedway vice-chairman Rob Godfrey said: “When Charles became aware of Kyle’s situation, he called us to offer him his place.

“Kyle is keen to do it but obviously we overlooked him initially because we were told he was still likely to be out injured.

“Charles said he believes Kyle can offer more to the meeting because he’s so busy with two clubs and wants to focus on those meetings, which is a tremendous gesture on his part.

“Kyle was delighted when he was told and with Newcastle being his former home track I’m sure he’ll be keen to make it through to the British Final on June 19 at Belle Vue which will be shown live on BT Sport.”

Redcar SG Petch Bears slipped to a second consecutive away defeat, losing 54-38 away at a very strong Ipswich side. 
Inspired by an 18 point maximum from British Champion Danny King, Ipswich took the lead with a 5-1 in the first heat and never looked back.

Jonas B Andersen was again the top scored for the Bears with a battling 9+1, whilst Coty Garcia produced another encouraging display with 5+1
The Bears are next in action at home against our good friends from Newcastle on Thursday in Championship action.

Ipswich Witches = 54

1. Danny King – 3,3,3,3,3,3 = 18 FULL MAXIMUM
2. James Sarjeant – 2*,2*,1,0,0 = 5+2
3. Nico Covatti R/R – (DK-3,JS-2*,RS-3,JB-3 = 11+1)
4. Josh Bates (G) – 1,3,2*,3,3 = 12+1
5. Rory Schlein – 2,3,3,0,1,2* = 11+1
6. Connor Mountain – 2,0,1,(DH-F) = 3
7. Danyon Hume – 0,1*,3,1,F = 5+1

Redcar Bears = 38

1. Jason Garrity – 1,0,3,2,1 = 7
2. Fernando Garcia – 0,1,2,2* = 5+1
3. Charles Wright – FX,1*,2,2 = 5+1
4. Jonas B Andersen – 2,4^,1*,2 = 9+1
5. Ben Barker – 3,2,1,FX,R = 6
6. Richard Hall – 1,0,0,(JPB-0) = 1
7. Jack Parkinson-Blackburn (G) – 3,0,1*,0,1* = 5+2

The S.G.Petch Bears battled hard at Edinburgh last night but with mechanical gremlins besetting Ben Barker and already missing Charles Wright it was just too much to overcome despite a great performance from guest Richie Worrell. Richie weighed in with 13 ( plus a bonus) and was well backed by Jonas Andersen and Coty Garcia but with other struggling with the tight track the possibility of a match bonus point just slipped away after a heat 14 5-1 to the Monarchs. The final score was 52-40 to the Monarchs.

With Jason Garrity and Charles Wright returning to the side the Bears go to Ipswich tonight determined to get something from the fixture. Jack Parkinson-Blackburn covers for the absent Ellis Perks.

Worrall 13&1 Garcia 7 Andersen 12 Barker 3 Hall 1 Perks 4&1 Dale Lamb ( no.8 ) did not ride.

Redcar SG Petch Bears can now confirm that Jonas B Andersen WILL now be riding at Edinburgh tonight. We were informed yesterday afternoon that Jonas was required to be in Denmark today, however it has now been confirmed that Jonas will be riding at Armadale tonight.

Redcar SG Petch Bears made it 2 wins from 2, with an excellent all round team performance to beat the Ipswich Witches 54-35 on Thursday night at the Media Prima Arena.
Every single Bear registered at least a paid win, but the night was marred with an injury to Ipswich rider Nico Covatti in heat 12. Covatti and his team mate Danyon Hume came together going into the third bend, with Covatti coming off worse and receiving lengthy on track treatment before being transferred to hospital. Our best wishes for a swift recovery go to him.

The meeting started off badly for the Bears, with the Witches securing a 5-1 but it was the only time Ipswich led as 2 quick 5-1s for the Bears gave them the lead they never relinquished. Jason Garrity and Ben Barker top scored for the Bears, and handed the Bears two big 5-1s in heats 13 and 15 to secure. Charles Wright and Jonas B Andersen had strong nights as well, and Coty Garcia had his best night as a Bear and recorded a great heat win along the way.

For the Witches, Rory Schlein top scored with Nico Covatti having a good night before his injury. 

Bears promoter Kevin Keay was understandably delighted with the result:

A very good result against a much fancied team. We dug deep and we had the bonus of Coty Garcia chipping in with some great points. Good team performance all round cheered on by a good crowd. I’m a happy promoter!

The Bears have a busy weekend ahead, with a trip to Edinburgh tomorrow night before the long trip down to Ipswich on Saturday.

REDCAR 54: Jason Garrity 12, Ben Barker 10+3, Charles Wright 9+2, Jonas B Andersen 9, Fernando Garcia 5+1, Ellis Perks 5, Richard Hall 4+2
IPSWICH 35: Rory Schlein 10, Nico Covatti 9, Danny King 6, James Sarjeant 5+2, Danyon Hume 3, Cameron Heeps 1, Connor Mountain 1

Redcar SG Petch Bears will have Richie Worrall of the Glasgow Tigers riding as a guest at Edinburgh on Friday, replacing Jason Garrity who is attending a family funeral.
Rider replacement will also be used for Charles Wright, as he is riding for Somerset in the Premiership on the same night.

Full meeting preview to appear later.

Redcar SG Petch Bears Championship meeting away at Newcastle, originally scheduled for Sunday 7th May, has now been postponed.
We will advise the new date for this meeting once known.