BRITISH SPEEDWAY FEBRUARY 14, 2026

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ETHERIDGE LOOKS TO STRONG BANDITS’ SEASON

BERWICK skipper Jye Etheridge says he has faith in the club’s 2026 line-up to mount a serious challenge for honours.

The Australian racer lives less than a mile from Shielfield Park and returns to the Bandits for an eighth season after spending 2025 with Cab Direct Championship rivals Workington.

Etheridge said: “There is no reason we can’t get to finals – or at least semi-finals in all of the competitions.

“To take my home club to finals as captain would be something special.

“Berwick always seem to just miss out – like they did last season – but if we can bring a semi-final to Shielfield against one of the big teams, then I think we’d pack the place out and have it rocking.”

(SPEEDWAY 2)

PLYMOUTH have announced a new main sponsorship deal with OBM Motorcycles as they build up to the new Championship campaign.

Earlier this year, OBM Motorcycles were impacted by a highly publicised incident in which valuable vintage speedway motorcycles were stolen while in transit to a prestigious classic motorcycle auction in Las Vegas.

The incident attracted widespread attention across the global speedway and classic motorcycle community, but despite the setback OBM have reaffirmed their commitment to speedway as they link with the Gladiators.

Promoter Mark Phillips said: “Securing OBM Motorcycles as our main sponsor for 2026 is a huge step forward for the club.

“OBM operate on an international stage, and their decision to partner with Plymouth speaks volumes about the belief they have in our direction, our people, and our ‘Fuel the Future’ mission.

“It immediately raises the profile of the club and gives us tremendous confidence going into the new season.”