BRITISH SPEEDWAY APRIL 26, 2026
(SPEEDWAY 1)
GLADIATORS’ RESERVE STEERS PLYMOUTH TO VICTORY
PLYMOUTH reserve Daniel Klima delivered a sensational display as the Gladiators advanced to the MAXiCab KO Cup semi-finals at the expense of Glasgow.
Klima racked up 17+3 from a full seven-ride stint at reserve in the second leg at the Coliseum, dropping his only point to Kevin Juhl Pedersen in his final race when the tie was already in the bag.
The Tigers had taken a four-point lead into the meeting but this was wiped out within two races, and Plymouth’s progression was secured as early as Heat 12 when Klima combined with Joe Thompson for a 5-1.
Scott Nicholls scored 10 for the Gladiators whilst Kyle Howarth (11) and Chris Harris (10+2) combined for two late consolation Glasgow 5-1s to leave the score on the night 51-39, with the Gladiators going through by eight points overall.
Klima said: “I’m really happy today. I was enjoying myself, enjoying the track and all evening it was great. I’m happy that we won today, and we have to keep going.”
Glasgow boss Cami Brown said: “Plymouth are a good side this season but we didn’t push them hard enough.
“Our top five matched their top five. The difference was from the reserve berths. They had a trump card in Daniel Klima. He was the difference.
“We are all gutted that our poor Cup record continues. We had poor luck at Ashfield in the first leg with mechanical issues. The damage was done in the last four races in the first leg.”
(SPEEDWAY 2)
BERWICK stunned Workington with an incredible start at Shielfield Park to take control of their MAXiCab KO Cup quarter-final.
The Bandits stormed to seven 5-1s in the opening eight races to lead 39-9, at which point there was a delay after a crash involving home racer Reid Battye and the Comets’ Niklas Holm Jakobsen.
After the resumption there was a revival from the visitors who actually outscored their hosts over the remaining seven races as the first leg ended 58-32.
Peter Kildemand scored a 12-point maximum for the Bandits with Victor Palovaara picking up 11, whilst Battye (6+3) was unbeaten until his crash. Jonas Jeppesen scored nine for the Comets.
Berwick have confirmed Battye will miss today’s (Sunday) second leg due to chest and back injuries, with Jordy Loftus coming in to guest.
WORKINGTON: Jonas Jeppesen, Niklas Holm Jakobsen, Craig Cook, Tate Zischke, Troy Batchelor, Dayle Wood, Jamie Etherington.
BERWICK: Peter Kildemand, Jye Etheridge, Victor Palovaara, Lasse Fredriksen, Nick Morris, Jack Smith, Jordy Loftus.
(SPEEDWAY 3)
IPSWICH star Tom Brennan is through to the Speedway Euro Championship Challenge after an impressive display in Saturday’s qualifier at Stralsund.
Brennan, who rode in the full series last year with a nominated place, recovered from a no-score in his second ride to total 11 points, including three race wins.
That took him through as the fourth of five qualifiers in a meeting won by former Workington and Swindon favourite Rasmus Jensen.
Brennan said: “I’m so happy to have qualified for the SEC Challenge. Having always fallen a point short (in the past), going through today in a pretty solid qualifier feels like a such a win to us. I can’t thank my team enough for their hard work.”
Brennan now proceeds to the SEC Challenge at Italian venue Lonigo on June 13.
Meanwhile Sheffield and Glasgow’s Leon Flint also put in a strong performance in the Mureck qualifier as he scored nine points, finishing just two places adrift of the top five.
(SPEEDWAY 4)
WSRA National Development League champions Oxford commence their defence of the silverware when they host Middlesbrough at Cowley today (Sunday).
The Chargers have reloaded for 2026 with only two changes to their title-winning side, as Mason Watson and Harry Fletcher make their debuts.
The Tigers have redeclared their line-up since their defeat at Leicester last week with Jade Mudgway named in the side in place of Ben Trigger.
Oxford manager Peter Schroeck said: “The Chargers have had a lot of success over the last few years, winning a couple of NDL titles. But for me, progression is always the key with this side.
“Middlesbrough have a strong line-up this season and will give us a good test in our opening meeting.
“The weather is set fair and it’s going to be a terrific Sunday afternoon of action and ideal for families to attend.”
OXFORD: Jody Scott, Mason Watson, Senna Summers, Ashton Vale, Darryl Ritchings, Harry Fletcher, Max Broadhurst.
MIDDLESBROUGH: Ace Pijper, Kai Ward, Stene Pijper, Jade Mudgway, Nathan Ablitt, Harry Sadler, Charlie Southwick.
(SPEEDWAY 5)
BUXTON host Leicester at the Hi-Edge Raceway today (Sunday) in the first leg of a challenge fixture between the two clubs.
Having been frustrated by the weather in the East Midlands a fortnight ago, the Bulls now host the opener with Jack Roberts and Alex Spooner added to their line-up, whilst rider replacement is in operation for Jack Smith who is racing for his Championship club Berwick.
Buxton manager Laurence Rogers said: “It’s another chance for the lads to get dialled into the track here and to see how we go against a Leicester side that have already won their opening league meeting and are in good form.
“Hi-Edge though is very different to the Hydroscand Arena, Beaumont Park so it will also be a challenge for them and hopefully we can get a victory under our belts.”
Lion Cubs manager Jen Crossland said: “Some of the elder riders in the side have been there before, and obviously Ben Morley will have ridden there on several occasions.
“For most of us it’s a case of having a look at things when we get there and we’ll prepare for it as best we can. We’re looking forward to racing there and we have a team that definitely wants to win!”
BUXTON: Alfie Bowtell, Arran Butcher, Jack Roberts, Alex Spooner, Jack Smith R/R, Luke Harris, Jack Shimelt, Bailey Fellows (no.8).
LEICESTER: Ben Morley, Tom Spencer, Max Perry, Ryan Ingram, Freddy Hodder, Eli Meadows, Seth Norman.
(FIXTURES)
SUNDAY APRIL 26:
MAXICAB KO CUP Q/F 2nd leg: Workington (32) v Berwick (58) 3pm
WSRA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Oxford v Middlesbrough 3pm
NDL CHALLENGE 1st leg: Buxton v Leicester 3pm
MONDAY APRIL 27:
ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP R1: King’s Lynn v Sheffield 7.30
WEDNESDAY APRIL 29:
BSN SERIES: Poole (39) v Oxford (51) 7.30
