Redcar Bears
Rebels look forward to South Tees visit
It's Premier League speedway action at the South Tees Motorsport Park on Thursday evening when the Redcar 'TLS' Bears face the Somerset Rebels.
The clubs have a common link in the fact that Bears promoter Glyn Taylor and Bears Director of Operations Gareth Rogers were involved in the launch of the sport at the Oak Tree Arena near Highbridge at the turn of the century before re-uniting in 2006 for speedway's re-launch on Teesside.
As such Glyn has bulit both speedway circuits and both are regarded as the best racing strips in the UK. They are similar for understandable reasons and the respective teams look forward to their fixture clashes.
Steve Bishop was the number one and captain in those early days in the West Country but has moved into the manager's chair since retiring from dropping the clutch and roaring off. He will be keen to do well because of the friendly rivalry and his team has been designed to always track a strong reserve pairing.
Bears' reserves Arlo Bugeja and Daniel Giffard will have to be on top form as recent moves in the transfer market with the acquisition of German veteran Matthias Krogers see Rebels club captain Simon Walker and American international Brent Werner lining up at six and seven. Werner has represented his country at World Cup level and recently captained the Rye House Rockets to the Premier League and Premier Trophy titles. He could prove a real ace in the hole for 'Bish'.
Top end strength for the Rebels is provided by Australian Jason Doyle and Swede Emil Kramer. Their clashes with the Bears' top two Gary Havelock and James Grieves should provide competitive racing.
REDCAR 'TLS' BEARS:
1. Gary Havelock (C)
2. Rider replacement for Chris Kerr
3. James Grieves
4. Josh Auty
5. Ty Proctor
6. Arlo Bugeja
7. Daniel Giffard
SOMERSET REBELS:
1.Jason Doyle
2. Jordan Frampton
3. Emil Kramer
4. Matthias Kroger
5. Stephan Katt
6. Simon Walker (C)
7. Brent Werner
There will be special interval presentations to two local charities following monies accrued from the club's press and practice afternoon in March.
Football commentator Alistair Brownlee of Century FM will receive a cheque on behalf of 'Zoe's Place' while Martin Neal of the Evening Gazette will receive a cheque on behalf of 'Katie's Trust'. Both receipients will tell the fans of the history and aims of the respective charities over the public address system on Thursday.
4:24pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
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