BRITISH SPEEDWAY JUNE 15, 2025

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BARTOSZ BARNSTORMS SATURDAY’S BRITISH GP

WORLD Champion Bartosz Zmarzlik edged out Belle Vue captain Brady Kurtz in a thrilling climax to Grand Prix weekend in Manchester on Saturday, June 14.
Zmarzlik showed why he is a five-time title winner as he switched brilliantly inside Kurtz heading into the second lap of the Final which wrapped up a memorable GP double header at the National Speedway Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd.

The Polish superstar’s record-extending 29th GP win took him eleven points clear of Kurtz in the 2025 standings, with the Australian doing well to again reach the podium despite a heavy crash with Fredrik Lindgren earlier in the meeting which left him requiring treatment afterwards.
Former Wolves and Birmingham racer Lindgren was third with Sheffield number one Jack Holder fourth, but Great Britain’s Dan Bewley was unable to repeat his Friday heroics as he went out in the Last Chance Qualifier.

Zmarzlik, who last won a British GP at Cardiff back in 2018, said: “Winning here is unbelievable because I had many questions before the rounds in Manchester, but I feel amazing because I am on top of the podium again in Britain.
“It feels really nice. I have a new record – 29 wins is unbelievable. I am really proud about this.”
Lindgren added: “I battled hard, and I wish I could have done more in the Final.
“I am a little bit sick and tired of losing to Bartosz all the time, but he is super good, and Brady is in super form this year as well. I am still playing a bit of catch-up, and it is a good fight.”
 
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MIDDLESBROUGH reach the halfway stage of their WSRA National Development League campaign when they host Edinburgh at Redcar today (Sunday).
The Tigers won their home opener against Steelers and will move up to second in the league table with a win.
They name a full-strength line-up with Ace Pijper taking over at No.1 and Kai Ward moving up into the top five.
The visitors include newcomer Jordy Loftus for his debut whilst Dayle Wood is back from injury, but rider replacement is in operation for Matt Marson who is on compassionate leave.

Middlesbrough racer Tom Spencer said: “I’m happy with how we have done, we have run every team close away from home.
“We had a big home win and picked up the aggregate point last time out and with the away results we have the chance to pick up more.

“I beat (Edinburgh) No.1 Connor Coles on his home track earlier this season which was good for my confidence and Dayle Wood is just coming back from injury; overall, I am confident.”
MIDDLESBROUGH: Ace Pijper, Jamie Halder, Kai Ward, Tom Spencer, Danny Phillips, Stene Pijper, Ben Rathbone.
EDINBURGH: Connor Coles, Mark Parker, Matt Marson r/r, Sam McGurk, Dayle Wood, Jordy Loftus, Lee Harrison.

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KENT and Plymouth clash at Iwade in the National Development Trophy today (Sunday) with the visitors racing in the competition for the first time this season.
The Eagles won their home opener against Leicester nine weeks ago, although they did enjoy more recent track time with their victory over Thurrock Hammers in a challenge.

Luke Harris makes his debut for the hosts after joining as a replacement for the injured Charlie Wood, whilst the Centurions operate rider replacement for Kai Ward whose WSRA NDL fixture for Middlesbrough takes priority. Mickie Simpson guests for Matt Marson.

Eagles co-owner Michael Gray said: “It has certainly been a good few weeks since our opening meeting against Leicester.
“However, all the lads will be relishing the opportunity to go back to the important business of piling up National Development Trophy points.
“We surely have another hotly contested match in store, and we hope that once again the crowds will turn out in their numbers to help cheer the Eagles to victory.”

KENT: Nathan Ablitt, Luke Harris, Vinnie Foord, Jacob Clouting, Ben Morley, Jamie Etherington, Nathan Hargrave.

PLYMOUTH: Joe Thompson, Mickie Simpson, Kai Ward r/r, Morgan Williams, Ben Trigger, Ryan Ingram, Charlie Southwick.

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SUNDAY JUNE 15:
WSRA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Middlesbrough (42) v Edinburgh (48) 3pm
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TROPHY: Kent v Plymouth 12pm

MONDAY JUNE 16:
ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP R1: Birmingham (29) v Sheffield (61) 7.30, King’s Lynn (37) v Ipswich (53) 7.30

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18:
CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP: Oxford (40) v Edinburgh (50) 7.30, Poole (44) v Berwick (46) 7.30