HERE'S our latest soundbytes and fixtures from around the tracks up and down the country.
THE BITE-SIZED BULLETIN
PIC OF THE WEEK...
Belle Vue's Justin Sedgmen hits the front during the Aces 49-41 SGB Premiership win at Leicester on Saturday. Picture: STEVE DIXON
SGB PREMIERSHIP SOUNDBYTES"¦
BELLE VUE "“ "I'm an emotional guy and just so happy to know that I can make everybody so proud but there's still work to do." Aces charger Craig Cook vows not to let up after lifting the British title on his home track. NEXT HOME: Rye House, Premiership, Fri June 23 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: King's Lynn, Premiership, Weds June 21 (7.30)
KING'S LYNN "“ "He's a good trapper and that should stand him in good stead for racing in the Premiership." Stars boss Dale Allitt welcomes new boy Thomas Jorgensen. NEXT HOME: Belle Vue, Premiership, Weds June 21 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Wolverhampton, Knockout Cup 2nd leg, Mon June 26 (7.30)
LEICESTER - "It is good to be busy on the bike and I always feel more comfortable when I am consistently riding." Danny King prepares himself for four meetings in four nights, two of which will be for the Lions. NEXT HOME: British Youth Championship, round five, Sun July 9 (3pm), then Swindon, Premiership, Mon July 17 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Poole, Premiership, Weds June 21 (7.30)
POOLE "“ "I'll be diplomatic and say the level of the backlash has surprised and disappointed me." Promoter Matt Ford responds to criticism of Kyle Newman's removal from the Pirates team. Read more in Pirate Pride, Poole's official programme on Wednesday. NEXT HOME: Leicester, Premiership, Weds June 21 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: King's Lynn, Premiership, Thurs July 13 (7.30)
RYE HOUSE "“ "From a personal perspective I'm fully fit again now." Top scorer Stuart Robson provided an added silver lining after the Rockets lost at home to Belle Vue. NEXT HOME: Coventry, Challenge, Sun June 25 (3pm) NEXT AWAY: Belle Vue, Premiership, Fri June 23 (7.30)
SOMERSET - "I know the guys looking after the track are doing their best but it is wearing thin with us riders." Rebel Jake Allen pulls no punches. For the full interview, pick up this week's Speedway Star. NEXT HOME: Leicester, Premiership, Fri June 23 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Poole, Premiership, Weds July 26 (7.30)
SWINDON - "We were always in control." Boss Alun Rossiter was a happy man after Robins claimed a first home league win of the season against Rye House. NEXT HOME: Wolverhampton, Premiership, Thurs June 29 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Belle Vue, Premiership, Fri July 14 (7.30)
WOLVERHAMPTON "“ "It was a very good display from the whole team and one of our best away performances this year." Freddie Lindgren reckons in-form Wolves saved their best for the Knockout Cup. NEXT HOME: King's Lynn, Knockout Cup, Mon June 26 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Swindon, Premiership, Thurs June 29 (7.30)
SGB CHAMPIONSHIP SOUNDBYTES"¦
BERWICK "“ "It's been a night to remember." Kevin Doolan shows his gratitude to fans and organisers following his testimonial on Saturday. NEXT HOME: Redcar, Championship, Sat June 24 (7pm) NEXT AWAY: Peterborough, Championship, Fri June 23 (7.30)
EDINBURGH - "I've been riding non-stop so far, I've done a few speedway meetings abroad with good results so I will be ready on Thursday." Theo Pijper, who replaces the injured Mark Riss, feels ready for his Monarchs debut at Redcar. NEXT HOME: Scunthorpe, Championship, Fri June 23 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Redcar, Championship, Thurs June 22 (7.30)
GLASGOW "“ "We had an opportunity with them being minus Steve Worrall "“ any team would have missed a rider of his calibre." Stewart Dickson displays an element of sympathy after Tigers ended Newcastle's unbeaten home record. NEXT HOME: Ipswich, Championship, Sat June 24 (7pm) NEXT AWAY: Peterborough, Championship, Sun June 25 (5pm)
IPSWICH - "I changed the riding order last year at times and I am open to doing the best for every night." Boss Ritchie Hawkins will shuffle his team order for Thursday's visit of Workington. NEXT HOME: Workington, Championship, Thurs June 22 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Glasgow, Championship, Sat June 24 (7pm)
NEWCASTLE "“ "We had not enough answers to combat their challenge." Boss George English rues the loss of his side's unbeaten home record. NEXT HOME: Workington, Knockout Cup replay 2nd leg, Sun June 25 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Workington, Knockout Cup replay 1st leg, Sun June 25 (1pm)
PETERBOROUGH "“ "We got the boys together after the meeting to ask them the question "“ what went wrong in those first few races?" Boss Carl Johnson led the inquest after Panthers were beaten at home by Sheffield. NEXT HOME: Berwick, Championship, Fri June 23 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Sheffield, Championship, Thurs June 22 (7.30)
REDCAR - "Jitendra showed what a good team manager he can be with a great selection of well-motivated guests." Promoter Kevin Keay passed on the plaudits to team boss Jitendra Duffill after the Bears beat Newcastle 55-37. NEXT HOME: Edinburgh, Championship, Thurs June 22 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Berwick, Championship, Sat June 24 (7pm)
SCUNTHORPE "“ "It's not over yet! There's another 15 races to go at the Eddie Wright Raceway." Promoter Rob Godfrey is bullish about Scorpions' Knockout Cup chances despite a 54-36 first-leg defeat at Peterborough. NEXT HOME: Berwick, Championship, Sun June 25 (5.30) NEXT AWAY: Edinburgh, Championship, Fri June 23 (7.30)
SHEFFIELD "“ "We said we needed a marked improvement on our away form and if we keep performing like that as a team, we won't fear going anywhere." Boss Simon Stead celebrates an away-day success at Peterborough. NEXT HOME: Peterborough, Championship, Thurs June 22 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Redcar, Championship, Fri June 30 (7.30)
WORKINGTON "“ "Now he has finally done it and they can't take that away from him." Boss Tony Jackson congratulates Comet Craig Cook on his British title triumph after three second-place finishes in as many years. NEXT HOME: Newcastle, Knockout Cup replay 1st leg, Sun June 25 (1pm) NEXT AWAY: Ipswich, Championship, Thurs June 22 (7.30).
TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUNDBYTES"¦
BELLE VUE COLTS - "We've got a fantastic team and I'm just really proud to be involved with this bunch to be honest." Andy Mellish is loving life with the high-flying Colts. Read more in this week's Speedway Star. NEXT HOME: Kent, National League, Wed July 5 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Plymouth, National League, Thurs July 20 (7.15)
BIRMINGHAM "“ "I've handed him the role of Development Coach and the things the other riders will learn from him will be invaluable to them and will stand them in good stead." Brummies' boss Graham Drury believes new signing David Mason has a big part to play on and off the track. NEXT HOME: Lakeside, National League, Wed June 21 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Plymouth, Knockout Cup, Thurs June 29 (7.15)
BUXTON "“ "Overall home and away our reserves have scored 53 points and the opposition 109! As you can see, this is certainly an area of great concern and we just look to address this as soon as possible." Jason Pipe admits reserve remains an area the Hitmen are looking to strengthen. NEXT HOME: Eastbourne, National League, Sun June 25 (3pm) NEXT AWAY: Cradley, National League, Mon July 3 (7.30)
CRADLEY "“ "We knew we'd got to get the job done though and considering the difficult circumstances with the delay, I was pleased with the way our riders applied themselves." Heathens' manager Will Pottinger was happy to overcome a lengthy delay to claim a 47-37 win over Kent on Monday. NEXT HOME: Buxton, National League, Mon July 3 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Isle of Wight, National League, Tues June 27 (7pm)
EASTBOURNE "“ "It was a fantastic night, really good. Mark Baseby is on fire, as is Jake Knight. The whole team is getting going." Connor Dugard feels the Eagles are going from strength to strength after Saturday's 53-37 win over Belle Vue. NEXT HOME: Kent, Knockout Cup, Sat July 1 (7.30) NEXT AWAY: Stoke, National League, Sat June 24 (7pm)
ISLE OF WIGHT "“ "The Isle of Wight have only had a few league matches, so I've still got plenty of time to be able to show what I can do." Returning Warriors favourite Kelsey Dugard knows he has time on his side. Read more in this week's Speedway Star. NEXT HOME: Kent, National League, Thurs June 22 (7pm) NEXT AWAY: Plymouth, National League, Fri June 23 (7.15)
KENT "“ A serious injury to Kent reserve Luke Clifton marred their 47-37 defeat at Cradley on Monday. Clifton required lengthy treatment for a leg injury on track before being taken to hospital by ambulance after a horror crash in heat two. NEXT HOME: Four Team Tournament, Kent v Kent Kestrels v USA Dream Team v Lakeside, Mon June 26 (6.30) NEXT AWAY: Eastbourne, Knockout Cup, Sat July 1 (7.30)
LAKESIDE - "The team has a nice flow to it, and I think there are signs that we can have a very successful season if we keep this going." Co-promoter Jon Cook feels the Hammers are developing nicely in their debut Travel Plus National League season. NEXT HOME: Isle of Wight, National League, Sun June 25 (3pm) NEXT AWAY: Birmingham, National League, Wed June 21 (7.30)
MILDENHALL "“ "With our heat leaders all winning races we are a potent threat wherever we race." Assistant manager Phil Kirk reckons the Fen Tigers' firepower makes them more than a match for any side. NEXT HOME: American Dream Team, Challenge, Sun June 25 (3pm) NEXT AWAY: Kent, National League, Mon July 10 (6.30)
PLYMOUTH "“ "The lads gave it their all. Down to five riders is never easy and we missed Steve Boxall's scoring at the top end." Devils' chief Laurence Rogers had no complaints after their 55-35 defeat at Lakeside last Friday. NEXT HOME: Isle of Wight, National League, Fri June 23 (7.15) NEXT AWAY: Swindon, National Trophy, Thurs June 22 (7.30)
STOKE - "I'm pleased we have a 10-point lead to take into the second leg at Mildenhall." Potters' team boss Malcolm Vasey believes they are well-placed ahead of their Knockout Cup Quarter-Final Second Leg. NEXT HOME: Eastbourne, National League, Sat June 24 (7pm) NEXT AWAY: Mildenhall, Knockout Cup, Sun July 9 (3.30)
FIXTURE PICTURE"¦
WEDNESDAY JUNE 21: SGB PREMIERSHIP: King's Lynn v Belle Vue 7.30, Poole v Leicester 7.30 TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Birmingham v Lakeside 7.30
THURSDAY JUNE 22: SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Ipswich v Workington 7.30, Redcar v Edinburgh 7.30, Sheffield v Peterborough 7.30 TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Isle of Wight v Kent 7pm NATIONAL TROPHY: Swindon v Plymouth 7.30
FRIDAY JUNE 23: SGB PREMIERSHIP: Belle Vue v Rye House 7.30, Somerset v Leicester 7.30 SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Edinburgh v Scunthorpe 7.30, Peterborough v Berwick 7.30 TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Plymouth v Isle of Wight 7.15
SATURDAY JUNE 24: SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Berwick v Redcar 7pm, Glasgow v Ipswich 7pm TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Stoke v Eastbourne 7pm
SUNDAY JUNE 25: SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Peterborough v Glasgow 5pm, Scunthorpe v Berwick 5.30 CHAMPIONSHIP KO CUP REPLAY 1st leg: Workington v Newcastle 1pm, 2nd leg: Newcastle v Workington 7.30 TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Buxton v Eastbourne 3pm, Lakeside v Isle of Wight 3pm CHALLENGE: Mildenhall v American Dream Team 3pm, Rye House v Coventry 3pm
MONDAY JUNE 26: SGB PREMIERSHIP: Poole v Belle Vue 7.30, PREMIERSHIP KO CUP Q/F 2nd leg: Wolverhampton v King's Lynn 7.30 FOUR TEAM TOURNAMENT: Kent v Kent Kestrels v USA Dream Team v Lakeside 6.30
TUESDAY JUNE 27: TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Isle of Wight v Cradley 7pm
WEDNESDAY JUNE 28: SGB PREMIERSHIP: Belle Vue v King's Lynn 7.30 NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP Q/F 1st leg: Birmingham v Plymouth 7.30
THURSDAY JUNE 29: SGB PREMIERSHIP: Swindon v Wolverhampton 7.30 SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Sheffield v Redcar 7.30 NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP Q/F 2nd leg: Plymouth v Birmingham 7.15
FRIDAY JUNE 30: SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Redcar v Sheffield 7.30 CALEDONIAN RIDERS' CHAMPIONSHIP: Edinburgh 7.30
SATURDAY JULY 1: SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Glasgow v Sheffield 7pm NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP 2nd leg: Eastbourne v Kent 7.30 WORLD CUP EVENT 1: King's Lynn 7pm
SUNDAY JULY 2: SGB CHAMPIONSHIP: Newcastle v Berwick 6.30, Peterborough v Ipswich 5pm, Scunthorpe v Redcar 5.30 TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Buxton v Lakeside 3pm, Mildenhall v Eastbourne 3pm, Stoke v Cradley 3pm BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP: Scunthorpe (follows SGBC fixture)
MONDAY JULY 3: TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Cradley v Buxton 7.30, Kent v Isle of Wight 6.30
WEDNESDAY JULY 5: TRAVEL PLUS NATIONAL LEAGUE: Belle Vue v Kent 7.30, Birmingham v Cradley 7.30
