BRITISH SPEEDWAY JULY 18, 2026
(SPEEDWAY 1)
TIGERS’ CONVINCING VICTORY
GLASGOW overcame injury problems to return to the top of the Cab Direct Championship with a 52-38 win over Berwick at Ashfield.
Already without Kevin Juhl Pedersen, the Tigers lost Mario Hausl in the early stages of the meeting and No.1 Kyle Howarth was also riding through the pain barrier.
But skipper Chris Harris scored a 14+1 paid maximum whilst Leon Flint added 16 from six rides as the home side finally shook off the Bandits with two 5-1s in the last four races.
Peter Kildemand made a successful return from injury with 13+1 for the visitors, who were left to rue several points dropped from scoring positions.
Tigers boss Cami Brown said: “It was a very tough night. We had to make sure we covered for all the rides somehow. There was a lot to deal with tactically.
“But I have to say the boys responded magnificently. Leon, Chris and the reserves Sam Hagon and Freddy Hodder were outstanding.
“Unfortunately we may well lose Mario for a while with a hand injury after his Heat 1 crash. Kyle also tweaked something because he’s only just back from injury as well.
“We’ve had blow after blow lately but we are hanging in there and getting results. The boys showed some real resolve tonight to get the job done.”
Bandits boss Stewart Dickson said: “I don’t think the scoreline is a true reflection of our efforts on the night.
“But there is a reason that Glasgow are top of the league and they took full advantage of any mistakes we made.”
(SPEEDWAY 2)
SCUNTHORPE and Poole fought out a thrilling 45-45 draw at the Eddie Wright Raceway in a meeting which fully lived up to expectations.
There were never more than two points between the sides and the lead changed hands six times with the Pirates going two points up thanks to guest Edward Kennett and Lewis Kerr in Heat 12 before Luke Harrison and Josh Pickering responded to come from the back in a dramatic Heat 13.
Pirates levelled again as Kennett won Heat 14 in a 4-2 with Cooper Rushen, and the match ended all square as visiting captain Zach Cook got the better of Luke Harrison for third place in the decider.
Pickering scored a 14+1 paid maximum for the hosts backed up by Harrison on 11+1, whilst Kennett proved a very astute guest choice for the visitors with 12+2 from five rides.
Pirates co-boss Gary Havelock said: “That was a proper Poole performance, so different from our last meeting when we were at Berwick.
“That Heat 14 result was impressive, but everyone turned in a shift for us tonight, from one to seven. Everyone chipped in.”
(SPEEDWAY 3)
REDCAR skipper Charles Wright made a hugely successful return as his side withstood a Workington comeback to edge out the Comets 46-44 at the Ecco Arena.
Wright superbly overtook both Jonas Jeppesen and Troy Batchelor in Heat 13 to maintain an eight-point lead, but the visitors hit back with a 5-1 from Tate Zischke and Drew Kemp in the next race.
They then looked set to salvage a draw when they led Heat 15, only for Wright to split Kemp and Jeppesen to secure the home win.
Reserve Jody Scott was also key to the Bears’ victory as he piled up 15 from seven rides at reserve with Wright scoring 12+1. Recent Comets signing Kemp impressed with 15+1 from six and Jeppesen notched 10+1.
(SPEEDWAY 4)
EDINBURGH maintained their 100 per cent record in the WSRA National Development League with a 55-35 win over King’s Lynn at Armadale.
The Young Stars had an outstanding guest at No.1 in Ben Morley (14), who won his first four rides before being beaten by Jordy Loftus in Heat 15.
But the Monarchs Academy put in another strong team display with Loftus scoring 13, reserve Ben Whalley notched 12+1 and James Shanes picked up 10 despite a fall in his second ride.
Edinburgh boss Scott Wilson said: “Tonight was another pleasing night. Once again the whole team chipped in on the scorechart and we have kept our momentum rolling.
“I expect it was an enjoyable meeting for the fans with a good home win and some entertaining action on track, as we always get in the Academy meetings.”
(SPEEDWAY 5)
WORKINGTON return to home action in the Cab Direct Championship for the first time in a month as they host Poole at the GT Tyres Arena today (Saturday, 6pm).
The Comets know a win would lift them off the foot of the table whilst the Pirates, who have matches in hand, can climb back into the top four.
The home side are without Niklas Holm Jakobsen after a crash at Redcar on Friday with Mitchell Cluff coming in to guest, whilst Luke Harrison stands in for the injured Fraser Bowes for the Pirates.
Comets promoter Andrew Bain said: “Poole have an incredibly strong team again this season, which is probably made even stronger today with former Comet Luke Harrison guesting for them at reserve.
“I expect him to do well on a track he knows, especially being at reserve, while youngsters Cooper Rushen and Will Cairns are both flying at the moment.
“The play-offs are still doable; there are lot of meetings still to go, but we definitely need to pick up some wins and aggregate points.”
Poole skipper Zach Cook said: “It seems like forever since we were there last year. It’s another good track; I don’t think anyone would hate that place.
“So we’re looking forward to it and, hopefully, putting on another good performance and some more points on the road.”
WORKINGTON: Jonas Jeppesen, Vinnie Foord, Drew Kemp, Tate Zischke, Troy Batchelor, Mitchell Cluff, Max Perry.
POOLE: Richard Lawson, Will Cairns, Lewis Kerr, Cooper Rushen, Zach Cook, Luke Harrison, Kyle Newman.
(FIXTURES)
SATURDAY JULY 18:
CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP: Workington v Poole 6pm
BSN SERIES SEMI-FINAL 2nd leg: Berwick (31) v Redcar (58) OFF
BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP: Redcar OFF
SUNDAY JULY 19:
BRITISH SEMI-FINAL: Leicester 2pm
DERBYSHIRE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP: Buxton 3pm
JR ASHWORTH & SONS COLTS ACADEMY & BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP (125cc): Belle Vue 1pm
MONDAY JULY 20:
ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP R2: King’s Lynn v Belle Vue 7.30, Northampton v Sheffield 7.30
WEDNESDAY JULY 22:
CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP: Poole v Workington 7.30
WSRA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: King’s Lynn v Buxton 7.30
