sussex bulldog Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) BRITISH Speedway’s third tier is celebrating a major new sponsorship deal for the 2016 campaign. The National League, which this season has been boosted in number to twelve clubs, has secured title sponsorship with long-established tour company Travel Plus Tours. The league will now be known as the Travel Plus National League – and owner James Easter, who has joined Mildenhall in an advisory role this winter, admits he has huge enthusiasm for the sport at this level. Easter said: “Having been involved in the sport for well over 30 years it had always been an ambition to do something like this, and I’m absolutely delighted that we’re going to be sponsoring the National League. “We did the Premier League KO Cup last year, and now with my involvement at Mildenhall I thought this would fit in quite nicely. “We’re determined to help out with the development of young British riders in any way we can, and this is the best way for us to do it. “It’s a really good league. I’ve been to matches at places like Cradley (at Wolverhampton), Birmingham and Mildenhall and I’ve always been very impressed with the standard of the racing. “The atmosphere amongst the riders and fans at Mildenhall’s pre-season event last Saturday was quite staggering, I hadn’t seen anything like it for years, and that really made my mind up about doing this. “We will be getting around as many tracks as possible, not only to promote our products but also to see how the riders are coming along, and we’re all really happy with it.” National League co-ordinator Peter Morrish said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming James and all at Travel Plus Tours as our title sponsors. It’s a big boost for the league. “I’m delighted that we have secured a title sponsorship, and we look forward to working with them throughout what promises to be a very exciting season.” Edited February 18, 2016 by sussex bulldog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Great news. As with the City Gearboxes last year a title league sponsor adds much needed funds to the most entertaining league in British Speedway and promotes the professional appearance that it deserves. All I hope is that teams were given an early heads up so that race bibs have been ordered accordingly as several teams fell foul of the late announcement last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Very sadly no we have missed teh chance to do this as many had been pre-ordered But although that is a disappointment my desire to help the youngsters and teh junior clubs is really what's behind this. This is my last year as Boss/Owner of Travel Plus, and it was my way of saying "Thanks" I am going to enjoy my Mildenhall days, and meeting the fans/team and officials last week was a delight. Maybe I am also fed up of dealing with "ego's"...but more that I am looking foward to enjoying my racing Thanks again james 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASBLOKE Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) The prices they charge for trips always seem quite expensive, its about time a big sponsor was involved too. Good for the NL, the HOME of british speedway !!! Well done to James Easter. Come on the NL, don't let this generous gesture down. Edited February 20, 2016 by GASBLOKE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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