Riding mainly in the Midland Development League to date, Connor will be embarking on his fifth season of racing and will be fulfilling his wish for National League action.
Chad says the Warriors management have been brilliant and that "being offered a chance to go straight into the main team at reserve is a dream come true".
Reigning National League Riders Champion Ben Morley has given Island speedway fans a massive pre-Christmas boost with news that he will be back to ride for the 'Wightlink' Warriors in 2019.
The Warriors' co-promoter Barry Bishop said it was a super speedway meeting full of good racing from everyone, spiced with a little controversy, but another disappointing home reversal.
Apart from Ben Morley, who posted four wins in his 14 points haul plus the fastest time by a home rider this year, no other Island rider could take the chequered flag.
With the Devils' top man in great form, Warriors came up short last night and will need to reflect on a couple of slight mistakes that may well have made the difference between this loss and a narrow win.
This Thursday (12th) sees the return of Speedway to Smallbrook Stadium - the Wightlink Warriors team hope to get their 2018 season underway by entertaining League Champions, Belle Vue Colts.
Turnstiles open at 5.30pm and the pits will be open for viewing from 5.45pm to 6.15pm, with the grand parade of riders taking place at 6.45pm and tapes up on the first race at 7pm.
There is free admission to the press and practice day at Island Speedway at the end of the month. See the Wightlink Warriors team up close and watch as they take to the track.
Having selected the coffee during a tasting session by club bosses, fans now have ten days to submit their favourite names for the new Speedway coffee.