Isle of Wight Speedway

Speedway racing at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook Stadium switches to Tuesday this week when the Warriors welcome high-flying Belle Vue Colts for National League action.

Another disappointing night for the Warriors as Plymouth Devils steam ahead.

An accident at home has left Ben with trapped nerves in the neck and very limited movement of the head.

A disappointing night for the Wightlink Warriors as the speedway team fell to a last heat defeat.

The Warriors' skipper praised the team for a great performance which promises more for the future. "The team are working well together and everyone is trying to do their very best and help each other," he said.

Gates will open at 17.30 for Thursday’s meeting at Smallbrook with pit access from 17.45 to 18.15, the rider parade at 18.45 and the first race starting at 19.00.

There was a treat in store for main meeting sponsor Steve Luxton - of Cobra’s Garage Mahal - on his first visit to the Andrew Younie stadium from his Florida base last night (Thursday).

Both on and off track, the team were cohesive and effective with riders and mechanics working together magnificently.

Scott Campos, subject to BSPA approval, will join the Warriors to strengthen the team and replace Kelsey Dugard.

The speedway Warriors achieved a hard-earned victory over Kent Kings in last night's National League meeting, taking a maximum heat advantage in the final race to secure the victory and all three league points.

Contractual issues meant returning reserve Tyler Govier didn't take part in last night's race, which the Wightlink Warriors went on to lose to Birmingham.