Redcar Bears Speedway — ECCO Arena, Middlesbrough

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  • Message from Tobias

    Message from Tobias

    Bears injured German ace Tobias Busch has sent us a message with an update on his current condition:

    I would like to say thank you to all of the Redcar fans and supporters for there get well wishes. A big thanks to Ken, Sally and Emma Hall who spend the two days with me from the crash till I leave with the aircraft and give me lovely support. Also to my team mates to care about me after my crash.
    At the moment I really don’t know when i am back on my bike. But I hope so soon as possible. This situation upsets me a lot. To see the guys are riding and doing so well and I can’t be with them and help them. But that’s the way it is now and I will coming back as soon as I can. Fully fit and strong enough.

    Up the bears ???? fight together lose together

  • Redcar SG Petch Bears v Ipswich Tru7.com Tippers R Us Witches – Thursday 20th April 7:30pm

    Redcar SG Petch Bears v Ipswich Tru7.com Tippers R Us Witches – Thursday 20th April 7:30pm

    Redcar SG Petch Bears will be looking to put the disappointing home defeat against Peterborough behind them this Thursday, as they take on the heavily fancied Ipswich Witches at the Media Prima Arena with a 7:30pm start. 

    Since then however, the Bears gained a superb away win at Scunthorpe which kick started their league campaign brilliantly and will be looking to back that up with a home league win against a strong looking Ipswich side that includes the current British Champion in Danny King and experienced Aussie racer Rory Schlein. Bears team manager Jitendra Duffill reflected on last weeks defeat, but insists the team is strong enough to put it behind them:

    I was disappointed to be knocked out of the cup by Peterborough last week but they were simply the better team over the two legs. I believe that the absence of Tobias and Ellis cost us dearly but it’s a long season ahead of us and we have to put that behind us and move on. I know we are a lot better than we showed last week but it’s up to us to prove that. There is a lot of self belief in this side and one defeat does not mean that we should panic.

    The Bears win at Scunthorpe was their first away win in the league since 2014, and will give the side a huge confidence boost going into the next run of meetings. Ellis Perks returns to the side after missing last weeks clash due to Premiership commitments, whilst Coty Garcia continues in the place of injured Tobias Busch. Ipswich will be at full strength, and are a team fancied by many to get into the play offs and even win the league. Duffill is expecting a big test:

    This week we face a very strong Ipswich side who are strongly fancied by many to reach the play offs.  This is a big test for us and a meeting that we must win as it’s our first league meeting at home. I’m very pleased to have Ellis back at number 7 as he has started the season in great form and his points contribution can be the difference between winning and losing. I’m gutted to be missing this meeting as I had booked a holiday before I was asked to take on my role full time this year. The team is in the good hands of ex-Redcar rider Jade Mudgway who I have every confidence in getting the best out of our Bears on Thursday. 

    Its sure to be another exciting meeting at the Media Prima Arena and one not to miss! Action starts promptly at 7:30, with the parade at around 7:20.

    Redcar: Jason Garrity, Coty Garcia, Charles Wright, Jonas B Andersen, Ben Barker, Richard Hall, Ellis Perks
    Ipswich: Danny King, James Sarjeant, Nico Covatti, Cameron Heeps, Rory Schlein, Connor Mountain, Danyon Hume

  • Bears snatch vital away win!

    Jason Garrity and Ben Barker were Redcar’s heroes as they bounced back from their disappointing cup exit last week to snatch a first away win for almost two years with a thrilling last race 5-1.
    Scunthorpe had led three times and were still two points ahead going into heat 15 but Garrity, who dropped his only points through a first race engine failure, chalked up his fourth win of the afternoon, while Barker, having been briefly passed by Michael Palm-Toft, swooped back underneath the Dane to seal the victory.
    It was the first time that the SG Petch Bears had gained all three points on the road since April 24th 2015 when they won in similar dramatic circumstances, by a single point, again at Scunthorpe.
    “Jason and in particular Ben were brilliant all afternoon but don’t forget the others – it was a real team effort,” stressed stand-in team manager Jade Mudgway afterwards.
    Redcar got off to the worst possible start when Garrity ground to a halt around the first corner, helping the Scorpions to maximum points.
    But the Bears were level a race later as former Scunthorpe rider Richard Hall and Ellis Perks claimed a 5-1 in the reserves race.
    The points were shared in the next four heats before the Bears edged ahead for the first time through a 4-2 from Charles Wright and Jonas B Andersen.
    Hall and Perks then doubled the visitors’ advantage by taking first and third places in heat 8 before the hosts squared things once more when tenacious challenges from Barker were not quite enough to split home riders Lewis Kerr and Palm-Toft.
    The pendulum swung Scunthorpe’s way in the next race when Andersen crashed heavily, walking away with just bruising but wrecking his machine.
    The incident seemed likely to cost the Teessiders dearly as, although Garrity and Barker put Redcar ahead once more in heat 13, Andersen, riding unfamiliar team-mate Charles Wright’s bike in the penultimate race, was unable to prevent a home 5-1 while nudging team-mate Perks painfully off in the process.
    That left the Scorpions, with just one win in six matches prior to the start, two points clear entering heat 15, only for Garrity and Barker to clinch the match over the final four laps.

    SCORPIONS 44: Lewis Kerr 10, Carl Wilkinson 9+1, Michael Palm-Toft 7+2,  Josh Auty 7, Ryan Douglas 6+1, Jan Graversen 4+2, Josh Bailey 1+1.
    SG PETCH BEARS 46: Jason Garrity 12, Charles Wright 10, B Barker 9+3, Richard Hall 6, Ellis Perks 5+1, Jonas B Andersen 3+1, Fernando Garcia 1.

    Article courtesy of Keith McGhie and the Gazette.

  • Scunthorpe trip rescheduled

    Scunthorpe trip rescheduled

    Due to the forecast of prolonged rain this afternoon, the Bears fixture at Scunthorpe has been postponed until 5:30pm tomorrow (Monday), and will no longer be a double header.

  • Scunthorpe track inspection 

    Scunthorpe track inspection this morning . If it is postponed then the match will be TOMORROW (Monday) at 3pm. 

    Stand by for update….

  • Bears travel to Scunthorpe

    Bears travel to Scunthorpe

    The S.G.Petch Bear’s head to Scunthorpe today for the their first SGB Championship match and are confident of good performance at the Eddie Wright Raceway.
    The Bear’s have Ellis Perks returning to the side and that should add a bit of bite to the reserves as they look to bounce back from the disappointment of exiting the cup.
    With natural racers in Jason Garrity and Ben Barker on track with a host of hungry Bear’s behind them against a good Scorpions side action is guaranteed so don’t miss the 3 o’clock start time.
    It’s also a ‘ double header’ with a Scunthorpe junior side taking on a Halifax seven featuring Redcar Cubs Carl Basford so don’t rush off too soon.
    Adult: £17.00
    Student/OAP: £15.00
    Child (10 – 17): £5.00
    Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult)
    Family Ticket £39 (2 adults, 2 Children 16-17)
    Match Programme: £1.00

    Expected teams for today:

    Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Ryan Douglas, 2. Carl Wilkinson, 3. Lewis Kerr, 4. Michael Palm Toft (captain), 5. Josh Auty, 6. Jan Graversen (guest), 7. Josh Bailey.

    Redcar Bears: 1. Jason Garrity, 2. Coty Garcia, 3. Charles Wright, 4. Jonas B Andersen, 5. Ben Barker, 6. Richard Hall, 7. Ellis Perks.

  • Mudgway to manage Bears at Scunthorpe 

    Mudgway to manage Bears at Scunthorpe 

    ​Former Bear’s rider Jade  Mudgway will be the Bears team manager at Scunthorpe this Sunday due to Jitendra’s absence. The Bears go to the Eddie Wright Raceway looking to bounce back from their exit from the K.O. Cup and with Ellis Perks returning to the side the team are very positive about their chances around the fast Scunthorpe circuit.

  • Bears fall to KO Cup defeat

    Bears fall to KO Cup defeat

    Redcar SG Petch Bears failed to progress in the KO Cup after losing 44-46 to the Peterborough Panthers on Thursday evening, meaning a 83-95 defeat on aggregate.
    Peterborough started strongly on the night, and after 3 heats led by 10 points on the night and the Bears never really recovered. 

    Despite the defeat, there were still some positives for the Bears however with Jason Garrity and in particular Ben Barker pulling out some impressive rides. Heat 11 was a great example of this, with Barker and Jack Holder passing and repassing before Barker took the win on the last bend. Heat 13 and Heat 15 also saw some great racing with Garrity and Barker getting 5-1s in both heats. Barker top scored for the Bears with 13+1 with Garrity supporting well with 12+1.

    For the Panthers, captain Ulrich Ostergaard top scored with 11 points, with the impressive Paul Starke scoring 10+2. 

    The Bears are next at home against Ipswich in Championship action next Thursday, and also face Scunthorpe this Sunday at Scunthorpe.

    Redcar Bears = 44 (83)

    1. Jason Garrity 2, 2, 3, 2*, 3 = 12+1
    2. Coty Garcia R, 0, 0, = 0
    3. Charles Wright 0, 3, 3, 1 = 7
    4. Jonas B. Andersen 1, 1, 2*, 2 = 6+1
    5. Ben Barker 3, 2, 3, 3, 2* = 13+1
    6. Richard Hall 1, 1*, 0, 0, 1* = 3+1
    7. Josh Bailey (G) FX, 2*, 1, 0 = 3+1

    Peterborough Panthers = 46 (95)

    1. Jack Holder 3, 2, 2, 1 = 8
    2. Simon Lambert 1, 1, 0, 3, 1* = 6+1
    3. Paul Starke 2*, 3, 0, 1*, 3, 1 = 10+2
    4. Ulrich Ostergaard 3, 3, 0, 2, 3, 0 = 11
    5. Kenneth Hansen R/R 
    6. Nike Lunna (G) 3, 1, 2*, 1, 2*, 0 = 9+2
    7. Tom Bacon 2*, FX, 0 = 2+1

     

  • Keay on BBC Tees tonight

    Keay on BBC Tees tonight

    Redcar SG Petch Bears promoter Kevin Keay will once again appear on BBC Tees Sport tonight, at around 6:45pm. Tune in for the latest Bears news, and a look ahead to what promises to be an exciting Knockout Cup clash with Peterborough on Friday.

  • Perks through to U21 Final

    Perks through to U21 Final

    Congratulations to SG Petch Bears reserve Ellis Perks, who last night qualified for the British U21 Final to be held on the 26th April.
    Ellis started off with two last places in his first two rides, the first with a mechanical issue whilst leading and the second falling whilst battling for the lead. He then reeled off three impressive wins to qualify with 9 points.

    The meeting was won by Poole’s James Shanes.