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As yet Coventry Storm do not have a full team sponsor on the body colours but have some superb backers in Gary Drinkwater at City Gearboxes (Coventry) Ltd, DLG Racing, Teng Tools, NSSC , BOSS, Lucas Oils and Sprays plus great support for the riders from the likes of RDS , Jim West, and groups of fans who are backing various riders.

It's Martin Knuckey not Knuckley ..excellent posting. I think we are in for a great 2013 NL season with some evenly matched teams operating.

still a few spaces left for Sunday .....

Mercia Vikings add Jordan Tyrer to squad. The Coventry Mercia Vikings , sponsored by City Gearboxes (COVENTRY) Ltd, have added a seventh rider to their 2013 Midland Development League squad. Having already named Martin Knuckey, Tyler Govier, Nick Mallett, Andrew Braithwaite, Cam Hoskins and Ellis Perks for the new season they have brought Sheffield loanee Jordan Tyrer in following the news that the Tiger Cubs would now not be taking part in the 2013 league. Management duo Kelvin Lapworth & Laurence Rogers see the "signing" of Jordan as a massive coup for the side and will boost their bid for the MDL championship. Following on the unfortunate withdrawal of Sheffield from the MDL, Viking bosses moved quick to secure the services of Tyrer who was due to be the Tiger Cubs No.1. The move will also see Laurence Rogers linking up again with the Tyrer family as he is good friends with Jordan's father -former Belle Vue rider Paul and also gave Jordan his first ever competitive ride as a 16 year old for Clwb Caerfyrddin at Buxton. The Vikings would like to thank the Sheffield promotion for their co-operation and look forward to helping develop a very talented rider. It is not the end of the signings for the squad with another young rider very much on their radar and talks are continuing with the youngster and his father to bring him to the Vikings. Co-manager Kelvin Lapworth sees the squad as essential, “ with two riders already holding down National League spots in Martin Knuckey and Tyler Govier plus work and college commitments along with Ellis Perks not arriving until the summer we need cover in all directions. Laurence and I believe we have a strong squad and one capable of mounting a challenge for honours this year.!

SITTINGBOURNE ARE DOING PRACTICES I THINK?

Leicester have a practice on Sunday March 3rd , sign on is at 10 with track action 11 till 4 at a cost of £40. You can book on the stadium number or by text to 07801429304 or e-mail : laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk

weather looking good and an amazing turn out for Sunday with many wanting to get some laps in before the season starts ---should be a good session!

still some spaces left for Sunday. Strong turn out so far.

any idea what the 40th anniversary meeting format is ? I hope it will also involve some of the riders who graced the Chesterton Potters colours back in 1973

BRITISH Youth bosses have announced the draw for the British Under-21 Semi-Final at Plymouth on Saturday March 16. Seven places are up for grabs to join the nine seeded riders in the Dudley-staged Final on Tuesday April 23. GB co-boss Neil Vatcher said: “It’s an exciting group of youngsters, including three riders – Jake Knight, Adam Ellis and Josh Bates – who will all be making their Premier League debuts this season. “We have Dudley’s two 15-year-olds Max Clegg and double British Youth Champion Nathan Greaves, so along with Dan Greenwood I’m sure they’ll have some support from the magnificent Heathens supporters. “Connor Coles should have support at Plymouth too, being the son of Exeter legend Michael, and the meeting also includes Plymouth asset Danny Stoneman, whilst I’m sure Liam Carr and Richard Andrews will both be out to impress National League promoters as they are still looking for a team place for the coming season.” BRITISH UNDER-21 SEMI-FINAL LINE-UP: Oliver Greenwood (Coventry Storm), Jake Knight (Sheffield/King’s Lynn Young Stars), Dan Greenwood (Dudley), Darryl Ritchings (Isle of Wight), Josh Bates (Scunthorpe/Mildenhall), Brendan Johnson (Coventry Storm), Richard Franklin (Coventry Storm), Shane Hazelden (King’s Lynn Young Stars), Max Clegg (Dudley), Connor Coles (Unattached), Danny Stoneman (Isle of Wight), Liam Carr (Unattached), Richard Andrews (Unattached), Adam Ellis (Ipswich/Isle of Wight), Nathan Greaves (Dudley), Brandon Freemantle (Isle of Wight). Reserves: Tyler Govier (Buxton), Matt Williamson (Buxton). BRITISH UNDER-21 FINAL SEEDS: Kyle Howarth (Poole/Workington), Jason Garrity (Rye House), Tom Perry (Somerset/Isle of Wight), Ashley Morris (Workington/Dudley), Stefan Nielsen (Somerset/Mildenhall), Joe Jacobs (Glasgow/Coventry Storm), James Sarjeant (Coventry Storm), Ben Morley (Kent), Robert Branford (Unattached).

was announced recently he was sitting out the season

the clubs had the first draft last week and any changes are being processed at the moment and hopefully the final draft will be approved asap

Following today's cancellation due to the rain David Hemsley has asked me to mention that the next training at Leicester is on Sunday Feb 17th. . The cost for Sunday’s event is £40.00 per person with a start time of 10.00 am going through to 4.00 pm. Hot food and drinks will be available all day with free entry to the stadium for anyone who wishes to watch. So just park in the bottom car park and come and take a look! To reserve your place please telephone the speedway office on 0116 235 0082 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0116 235 0082 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting If any rider wants me to book them in text me on 07801429304 or 07510768392 or e-mail : laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk

Track has solid base and any surface water has been pumped off. Unless the snow hits it is definitely ON. Have had late rush of bookings so only a few places left. There are pictures taken by Mark Hall at 3pm today on facebook

Rusty spent all night trying to get his bike going in the pits --unsuccessfully. He changed tried about everything and was really down having come all the way from Workington for one ride in the end. Lewis blew the Jawa engine he was going to use and sourced another at the 11th hour and had nothing but trouble with it in the pits --helped Brendan Johnson with his set up and used BDJ's bike to win his last ride.

Dates will be released as soon as they are all agreed and bspa give the green light to release them

doubt it as he will need it for his moto-x

draft list out with clubs at the moment ....you know the dates at Cov anyway --Friday nights before the GP's

text off David yesterday that track looks excellent ---so lets hope the weather is with us.

I believe that Jamie has packed in as he has a full time job and a family now.

David Hemsley has asked me to mention that the next training at Leicester is on Sunday Feb 10th. . The cost for Sunday’s event is £40.00 per person with a start time of 10.00 am going through to 4.00 pm. Hot food and drinks will be available all day with free entry to the stadium for anyone who wishes to watch. So just park in the bottom car park and come and take a look! To reserve your place please telephone the speedway office on 0116 235 0082 If any rider wants me to book them in text me on 07801429304 or 07510768392 or e-mail : laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk

spoke with Adam on Sunday at the Leicester practice and looks like he has packed it in.

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David Hemsley has asked me to mention that the next training at Leicester is on Sunday Feb 10th. . The cost for Sunday’s event is £40.00 per person with a start time of 10.00 am going through to 4.00 pm. Hot food and drinks will be available all day with free entry to the stadium for anyone who wishes to watch. So just park in the bottom car park and come and take a look! To reserve your place please telephone the speedway office on 0116 235 0082 If any rider wants me to book them in text me on 07801429304 or 07510768392 or e-mail : laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk

Very good session after some sterling track work by the staff --even had dust rising as the track dried out!! Next session in two weeks on Sun Feb 10th 10 -4