EMOTIONAL TAI WOFFINDEN HONOURED

By Phil Lanning

Image by Taylor Lanning

Tai Woffinden fought back tears as he vowed: “Speedway, completed it”.
The three-times World Champion celebrated his testimonial in some style at Northampton, filmed live by BSN.
It was naturally an emotional night for Woffinden as around 6,000 fans turned out to watch a great show of speedway, drifting and motocross stunts.
Close to tears, he admitted: “Man, what a turn out. I still see myself as the kid who came over from Perth. To see all the people here today blows my mind.
“I’m going to say things quick before I start crying again. I’ve already had five little cries, just appreciating every moment.
“I couldn’t be happier. Speedway, completed it.
“I feel great, my emotions have been a rollercoaster all day. As the guys were pushed out on parade, I just crouched down and started welling up. I was like ‘what’s going on’.
“It kind of sinks in the support that I’ve got. I fly back to Australia on Monday and I just want to have a couple of weeks reminiscing about my career.
“I tried to put on the best show at my testimonial. Kind of hard watching three grand burn in the sky with the fireworks. I hope everyone had a good time.
“The people turned out, I can’t believe it. Thank you everyone.”
Leicester and Berwick star Nick Morris was the winner of the meeting at the Shaleway.
Morris has been flying over the past months and he topped the scorechart on 12 points before storming from the outside gate to win the Final.
Joining him on the rostrum were Sam Masters and the evergreen Scott Nicholls, with Tom Brennan finishing just outside the top three.
Morris said: “I’m feeling good. What a night for Tai, and obviously to win a few races and get the win tonight is a bonus, but a perfect night.
“Everyone is going home safe and the fans got a good night of racing, so everyone’s happy.”