Speedway Tonight Redcar v Plymouth

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Redcar’s German star Erik Riss has warned his teammates that they must be on their game to defeat a strong Plymouth side this Friday at the Ecco Arena, 19:30 start.

The double World Longtrack champion knows his side need to be on the top of their game, “I think it’s going to be a battle of the heat leaders, Plymouth have a strong top 3. I think me, Charles (Wright) and Lewis (Kerr) need to beat their top riders to take the pressure off the rest of our team. If we can do our jobs and beat our opposite numbers then things should go well on Friday.”

Riss, who doubles up with the Ipswich Witches in the SGB Premiership is happy with his start to the season, especially after he fell below his high standards last season, “I’m really happy with my start to the season in the UK, I have scored well for Redcar and Ipswich, I have scored double figures for both of my UK clubs. This season has started much better than 2021. I always knew that it wasn’t me as you don’t forget how to ride a bike but my engines did not combine well with the new tyres and that was a problem. After getting some new equipment I have now solved the problem and things have started well.”

The German star also had some kind words for the Bears reserve pairing, “I have been really impressed with Jason (Edwards) and Jordan (Jenkins). I watched them both on press day, they are both really skilled on the bike and they have a really nice riding style. Both of them did really well against Newcastle but I believe Plymouth will be a harder test for the reserves and us as a team.”

The Bears are at full strength for the meeting whilst the Gladiators have brought in Chris Harris to guest in place of the injured Edward Kennett. Plymouth have assembled a strong looking septet ahead of the new season with Hans Andersen captaining the side, Andersen is joined by former Bears Ben Barker and Michael Palm-Toft whilst they have one of the early season stars in Dan Gilkes who scored 16 points from reserve on Tuesday in the Gladiators defeat to Poole.

The Gladiators will be hoping their league campaign starts on the first whistle after they were dumped out of the KO Cup by the reigning champions, Poole.

Redcar are also hosting British Speedway’s new streaming service, The British Speedway Network (BSN) this Friday as they stream from the Ecco Arena after the network had a successful debut at Berwick last Saturday. Fans who cannot attend the Ecco Arena can watch over at https://watch.britishspeedway.co.uk/

Bears fans are also reminded that Easter egg donations can be made to the Speedway office ahead of Redcar’s visit to James Cook hospital. For whatever reason, children may wake up over Easter without any gifts or presents. Bears fans have donated generously over a number of years and we hope you can help out again in 2022!

Redcar Agilia Bears.

1 Charles Wright. 8.37 (C)
2 Adam Roynon 5.08
3 Lewis Kerr 7.47
4 Kasper Andersen 5.87
5 Erik Riss 7.84
6 Jordan Jenkins. 3.61
7 Jason Edwards. 2.16

TM: Jade Mudgway

Plymouth Westcolour Gladiators

1. Chris Harris - 8.40 (G)
2. Alfie Bowtell - 4.77
3. Ben Barker - 6.87
4. Michael Palm Toft - 7.32
5. Hans Anderson - 8.00 (C)
6. Dan Gilkes - 3.79
7. Henry Atkins - 2.24

TM: Garry May

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Tonight is the final chance to donate any Easter Eggs or gifts ahead of Redcar Bears annual visit to the Children's ward at James Cook Hospital this Easter.
Any donations can be handed to Claire James at the gate, or dropped off at the Speedway Office.
 
Adult: £18
Concessions: £16 (Over 65s & Students)
Child: £1 (Under-16s)

Grandstand admission: £1
Programmes: £3
 
I was at Plymouth on Tuesday night watching them v Poole (I'm currently working down here)...it finished 42-48 to Poole.
Their 1-5 were poor to say the least. Kennett fell in his first race, rode another two heats for 2 points and withdrew from the meeting.
Bowtell (3), Andersen (6), Barker (6) and Palm Toft (5) were well off the pace. The stand out rider by far was the reserve Dan Gilkes who scored a really impressive 16 (which should have been 19 but was excluded while leading.)
Poole weren't that impressive either in the grand scheme of things.
Plymouths track didn't help IMO. It's incredibly small and narrow, and on the night was dry and virtually bald, which completely suited those first out of the gate. There was almost no passing at all all evening. The ref stopped proceedings at one stage to have the track graded and watered...three times it was done during the meeting.
Gilkes was excellent there, but didn't have such a good night at Poole the following evening (Plymouth lost 58-32). Harris scored 13 as a guest, but again the main body of the team struggled ...Barker (3), Bowtell (3), Palm Toft (5), Andersen (5), Gilkes (2)
Poole is a considerably bigger track as is the STMP compared to Plymouths. (Then again Poole was always known for having a very slick and bald track). They might have better success on a bigger wider circuit. But after their first two matches, the Plymouth 1-5 are not in any sort of form. Chris Harris aside, I'm going for a comfortable Redcar win.
 
Bomber Harris is guesting for them tonight he goes well here and is still track record holder
I think it will be close hope Tofty has engine trouble aswel
Utb
 
Just hoofing this up to maybe tempt a few over to the ECCO Arena, South Bank.
Tapes Up 7.30pm
Adult: £18
Concessions: £16 (Over 65s & Students)
Child: £1 (Under-16s)

Grandstand admission: £1
Programmes: £3
 
Didn't expect a 1-5 in the last race.
Gilkes looks a real prospect.

Redcar Bears = 48

1. Charles Wright - 3, 2, 3, 3, 1 = 12
2. Adam Roynon - 1, 1', 1', 0 = 3+2
3. Lewis Kerr - 0, 3, 0, 2 = 5
4. Kasper Andersen - 2, 1, 2, 2 =7
5. Erik Riss - 3, 3, 3, 2', 0 = 11+1
6. Jordon Jenkins - 2, 0, 2', 1', 1' = 6+3
7. Jason Edwards - 1', 1, 2, RS = 4+1


Plymouth Gladiators = 42

1. Chris Harris (G) - 2, 2. Ex, EF, 1, 2' = 7+1
2. Alfie Bowtell - 0, 0, F, RS = 0
3. Ben Barker - 3, 1', 1', 3 = 8+2
4. Michael Palm Toft - 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 = 11
5. Hans Andersen - 2, 3, 3, 0 = 8
6. Dan Gilkes - 3, Fx, RS, 3, RS, 1, TS, 0= 7
7. Henry Atkins - 0, RS, 0, RS, 1, RS = 1
 
BEARS NEWS
Bears battle to important win!
BY ADMIN · APRIL 9, 2022

The Redcar “Agilia” Bears showed their mettle and desire to fight for the crest as they overcame a strong challenge from the Plymouth Gladiators to start their league campaign in impressive fashion with a 48-42 home success.

Redcar have learned how to hit the front and stay on top and that showed as they never let the Gladiators get in front of them in a tight encounter at the Ecco Arena. Charles Wright made an impressive gate in the opener but Chris Harris passed Adam Roynon to limit the damage. Plymouth then hit back in heat 3 with a 4-2 of their own as Ben Barker took a win under intense pressure from Lewis Kerr but Barker used his years as a Bear to hold off the testimonial man.

The Bears then took 2 more 4-2 advantages which stretched their lead to 4 but there was controversy in heat 4 as Erik Riss steamed up the inside of Dan Gilkes with the Gladiator subsequently hitting the deck. The referee deemed Gilkes to be at fault and thus he was excluded with supporters split with their opinions on the decision.

Harris and Kerr provided a classic race for the audience with Harris bombing up the inside of Kerr only for Kerr to re-pass on the run to the line to take the win. 3 successive shared heats followed with Plymouth taking the chequered flag in heats 6 and 8 courtesy of Hans Andersen and Dan Gilkes. The side Garry May (Plymouth TM) has put together is a strong side and they showed why in the first half of the meeting as they recorded 4/8 heat winners.

Heat 11 saw the first 5-1 of the evening and crucially it went to the home side with Plymouth having to race with only Gilkes due to Harris being disqualified for wiping out his partner on the opening bend. However, the Bears still had a job to do and Erik Riss and Jordan Jenkins did that to send the Teessiders into a 6 point lead with Jenkins riding a clever line to see off early pressure from the former Kent starlet.

With the hosts 6 ahead it gave Garry May the opportunity to use his tactical substitute in the shape of their guest Chris Harris. The Gladiators looked set for a 4-2 to cut the gap to 4 only for Harris to suffer bike problems which allowed Jenkins through for a shared heat with Barker again looking quick out in front.

Redcar sealed the deal in heat 13 as their talismanic duo of Wright and Riss combined for a 5-1 to send the Bears 10 clear to secure the 3 league points. The Gladiators hit back with a 5-1 of their own in heat 15 courtesy of Michael Palm-Toft and Harris to claim a consolation point many felt they deserved after a strong showing at the Ecco Arena.

Plymouth boss Garry May was content with his side’s work on the evening, “I’m happy with the point, we worked hard for the point and I think we deserved it on balance. There were a couple of dodgy refereeing decisions which didn’t go my way but Redcar are a really strong side and I don’t see many people winning here.”

May also updated supporters on their missing number 1 Edward Kennett, “Edward Kennett has got to have an operation on his arm, he has a plate sticking out of arm in 3 places and we will see what happens after the operation. I am hoping the authorities will allow us to use guests as it was a Speedway injury.”

Redcar’s Jordan Jenkins was happy with his paid 9 return, “ Paid 9 is a much better score than I would have got last year so I can’t be grumbling! I have lots of learning to do but I am quite happy as I have not ridden in 10 days.”

Jenkins also reserved praise for his teammates who stepped up this evening, “ The boys rode well this evening, I was looking at Plymouth’s 1-7 before the meeting and they are a strong side with Tofty (Michael Palm-Toft) at 4 and three other genuine heat leaders. The boys had to be on their A game and they all were which got us the win. Our 2022 side are gating a lot better than last year and that is a massive help at the start of meetings which is allowing us to hit our opponents hard.”

Redcar “Agilia” Bears = 48

1 Charles Wright = 12
2 Adam Roynon = 3+2
3 Lewis Kerr = 5
4 Kasper Andersen = 7
5 Erik Riss = 11+1
6 Jordan Jenkins = 6+3
7 Jason Edwards = 4+1

Plymouth Gladiators = 42

1 Chris Harris (G) = 7+1
2 Alfie Bowtell = 0
3 Ben Barker = 8+2
4 Michael Palm Toft = 11
5 Hans Andersen = 8
6 Dan Gilkes = 7
7 Henry Atkins = 1
 
Good result also need to mention our own Jason Edwards winning through to the under 21s final with unbeaten 15pt max at mildenhall
Well done son
Utb
 
As a teenager, I used to watch the Teesside Tigers. Are the bikes exactly the same now, or do they evolve like F1 cars?
 
I used to go to the speedway in the 70's . A mate talked me into it and I really enjoyed it. Think it was about 1975/6.
I got quite excited about it as we topped the league and were heading for promotion..
I then found you couldn't get promoted without buying a franchise license for the top league. As no one ever sold them there was no chance of us going up. I stopped going straight away.
Is this still the case ?
 
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