Redcar Bears Ryan’s Redcar round up Speedway

support into raptures but with Connor Bailey at the rear, Redcar could not eat into Newcastle’s lead.

After a shared heat 7 won by King, Newcastle took their lead to 6 points after Birmingham’s Alfie Bowtell took the win ahead of Bailey who showed the credentials that will endear him to the Bears faithful with a battling 2nd place after passing Clegg to limit the damage to a Diamonds 4-2.

The comeback began with a heat 9 4-2 as Charles Wright got the better of Richie Worrall after a tough opening bend and with Hume getting to grips with his new home track to pass Mountain, Redcar were within striking distance of Newcastle. Suddenly, Redcar brought themselves level after a stunning heat 10 5-1 as Riss took a comfortable win and with Bailey riding smartly to see off the experienced Paul Starke, Redcar found themselves with the initiative heading into the latter stages.

The Bears resurgence continued with a heat 11 success as King took his 3rd win on the spin but with Steve Worrall passing a fast starting Jason Edwards, Redcar had to settle for a 4-2. Charles Wright capped off a superb evening with his 3rd win after passing his brother James early on whilst Mulford could count himself unlucky not to pass James Wright with the Birmingham man holding on for 3rd on the line which kept Redcar’s lead at 2. Riss continued his unblemished record with a statement win in heat 13 but despite Redcar gating on a 5-1, King was passed by the Worrall brothers and subsequently fell which kept Newcastle’s hopes alive. Paul Starke won heat 14 impressively despite educated pressure from Hume which left the meeting tantalisingly poised heading into heat 15.

The Bears got their season underway on Friday 24th March with a challenge match against a Newcastle Diamonds select side for the Tyne-Tees Trophy.

However, since the last round-up the club have been forced into an early pre-season change. James Shanes requires further surgery to repair his arm after the bone became infected. The Bears management wasted no time in sourcing a replacement with the club signing the former Glasgow star Connor Bailey as his replacement.

The Redcar “Agilia” Bears defeated the Newcastle Diamonds select side 46-44 to retain the Tyne-Tees Trophy after a close encounter at the ECCO Arena. Erik Riss top scored for Redcar with 13 whilst Steve Worrall hit 12 for Newcastle.

“The Business” started his season in perfect fashion with a win over Steve Worrall despite the testimonial man stalking the Bears number 1 after passing his teammate Max Clegg in the early stages.

Connor Mountain showed why he was the subject of plenty of Championship interest in the winter with a convincing heat 2 win and with Alfie Bowtell passing Jake Mulford for 3rd, Newcastle took an early 2 point lead.

Charles Wright took a superb heat 3 win over his brother James after an opening lap battle before the Redcar skipper stretched his legs for the win but with Danyon Hume falling, the Diamonds retained their slender lead. Danny King showed why he will be a huge asset to Redcar in heat 4 as he took a convincing win over Richie Worrall but again, Newcastle packed the minor placings to ensure their lead remained intact.

Newcastle doubled their lead after a sharp gate from Steve Worrall who took a comfortable win and with Clegg riding intelligently to hold off Hume, Newcastle put themselves into a deserved 4 point lead. Riss provided the race of the night in heat 6 with a sublime last bend pass on Richie Worrall to send the home