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Post by Administrator on Mar 24, 2014 10:19:03 GMT
PRESS RELEASE Monday 24th March 2014 THE VORTEX HAMMERS SKY DATE
The Hammers Co Promoter Jon Cook has paid tribute to the support of main team sponsors Vortex as the Club’s first live Sky date has been announced today. The May schedule sees the Vortex Hammers at home to King’s Lynn on Monday 19th replacing the reserved date of Friday 16th, which was initially shown in the Fixture List. Jon Cook commented: "With a greatly anticipated season starting at the Arena Essex Raceway this Friday (28th March) and this confirmation of an early appearance on Sky Sports is the icing on the cake for us and our Sponsors. We are now entering into year two of our deal with Vortex and their support has been terrific since day one. They have given us the security to move forward and increase the Club’s asset list so it's great to be able to carry their name on TV so early into the season."
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Post by Administrator on Mar 27, 2014 8:25:46 GMT
Thursday 27th March 2014 THE WAITING IS OVER
It's been a long time coming but Elite League Speedway action returns to the Arena Essex Raceway this Friday, 28th March, as the Vortex Lakeside Hammers take on the Swindon Robins. The Vortex Hammers co Promoter Jon Cook is relishing the challenge ahead after a successful Press and Practice Day along with an encouraging away challenge match at Poole on Wednesday evening. Jon Cook commented: "There’s a real buzz around the team and we can't wait to get cracking. The mixture of youth and experience has given the year a real air of excitement and I think we can look forward to plenty of entertainment packed Friday nights, plus a few Saturdays, at the Raceway" The two teams for Friday are (in alphabetical order):- Vortex Lakeside Hammers: Mikkel Bech, Lewis Bridger, Adam Ellis, Peter Karlsson, Richard Lawson, Ben Morley and Davey Watt (Captain). Team Manager: Neil Vatcher. Swindon Robins: Troy Batchelor (Captain), Simon Gustafsson, Peter Kildemand, Nicolai Klindt, Nick Morris, Darryl Ritchings and Matt Williamson. Team Manager: Alun Rossiter. The action will get underway on Friday at the Arena Essex Raceway with the parade of riders scheduled for 7.45pm with the first of the fifteen heats of racing commencing at 8pm. Admission prices are: Adults £17, Senior Citizens, Students and Disabled £14, Unemployed and 17 and 18 year olds £12, children aged six to sixteen inclusive just £1 and children under the age of six will be admitted free of charge provided they are accompanied by a paying adult. Proof of age or status may be requested. There are large parking areas at the Raceway that are free of charge. All tickets may be purchased on the night but, alternatively, they are also available in advance online via the Club’s website at www.lakesidehammers.co The Arena Essex Raceway (postcode RM19 1AE) is situated just east of the M25 junctions 30/31 on the A1306 close to the Thurrock Motorway Services and Lakeside Shopping Centre and is clearly signposted from the main roundabout under the M25.
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Post by Administrator on Mar 27, 2014 8:37:23 GMT
Thursday 27th March 2014 AN ENCOURAGING START FOR THE VORTEX HAMMERS AT POOLE It was cold in Dorset on Wednesday evening but the 2014 Vortex Hammers produced a heart warming performance in their opening match of the season against last year's champions Poole. It may have only been a challenge match but in front of a big crowd both sides rode hard from the outset and prior to racing getting underway not many in that crowd would have predicted that the scores would be level at 36-36 with just three heats to go. And whilst a Pirates 5-1 in heat 13 proved to be their undoing, the Vortex Hammers were still in with a chance of snatching what would have been a deserved draw going into the final race but the home side grabbed a 4-2 with Darcy Ward heading home Mikkel Bech to give the win to the Pirates by 48 – 42. The latter was the star of the show for the Vortex Hammers and showed just why they were delighted to have signed him in the winter and the other major plusses were the 7+2 return from four rides from Adam Ellis at reserve and the 7+1 scored by Richard Lawson at No.2 Singling those three out shouldn't detract though from the efforts of the other four on the night with both Davey Watt and Peter Karlsson being hit by engine failures in the second half of the meeting, which cost the Hammers points and will cost them to effect repairs. In addition Ben Morley did all that could have been expected of him The one tough fact to come to terms with is that Lewis Bridger's four point tally really didn't do any justice whatsoever to his wholehearted efforts in all of his rides and amply demonstrated that, under the new heat formula, the No.5 position away from home is going to prove tough for any rider. A good start to 2014 track action then and now we the Vortex Hammers can look forward to Friday's first Elite League home meeting against the Swindon Robins. Scorers:- Poole: Przemyslaw Pawlicki 12, Darcy Ward 9, Maciej Janowski 8+2, Josh Grajczonek 8, Kyle Newman 5, Lee Smart 4 and Vaclav Milik 2. Vortex Lakeside Hammers: Mikkel Bech 11+1, Adam Ellis 7+2, Richard Lawson 7+1, Peter Karlsson 6, Davey Watt 5, Lewis Bridger 4 and Ben Morley 2+2.
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Post by Administrator on Mar 29, 2014 15:53:25 GMT
Saturday 29th March 2014 HAMMERS HAIL HERO ELLIS The Vortex Hammers Promoter Jon Cook hailed youngster Adam Ellis as a match winner as the Lakeside Hammers denied the Swindon Robins a fourth consecutive win in Essex on Friday night. With the Robins staging a mid match revival that ultimately gained them the extra point Hammers Team Manager Neil Vatcher brought Ellis into Heat 12 and the Vortex Hammers asset pulled out all the stops to join the similarly impressive Richard Lawson on a 5-1 beating the experienced Nicolai Klindt in the process. Jon Cook commented after the match: "Adam was awesome and to claim such a notable scalp on his home debut is a mouth watering taster of what's to come in the seasons ahead. Praise too to Ben Morley for a terrific first Elite League meeting as a Vortex Hammer." The final score was 47 – 43 in favour of the Vortex Hammers and the scorers were as follows:- Vortex Hammers: Richard Lawson 9, Mikkel Bech 9, Davey Watt 9, Ben Morley 6+1, Adam Ellis 6+1, Lewis Bridger 6+1, Peter Karlsson 2. Swindon Robins: Peter Kildemand 13+1, Troy Batchelor 11+1, Nick Morris 6+2, Nicolai Klindt 5+2, Simon Gustafsson 4, Darryl Ritchings 3, Matt Williamson 2+2.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 2, 2014 21:55:05 GMT
Wednesday 2nd April 2014 AFTER THE WIN AT BIRMINGHAM THE VORTEX HAMMERS CAN’T WAIT FOR FRIDAY
The Vortex Hammers travelled up to Birmingham on Wednesday evening and came away with the maximum four Elite League points after a thrilling victory by nineteen points The final score was Birmingham Brummies 37 Vortex Lakeside Hammers 56. It was a solid all round performance by the Hammers with six of their seven riders claiming at least one heat win. The result was never really in doubt despite the Brummies claiming a 7-2 heat advantage whilst using a Tactical Ride in heat ten, which reduced the Hammers lead to nine points. That further reduced to seven points after a Brummies 4-2 in the next heat but there was no stopping the Hammers as they then increased the margin up to nineteen points over the remaining four heats. The Vortex Hammers scorers were: Davey Watt 13+1 (from five rides), Mikkel Bech 11 (4), Adam Ellis 10+2 (5), Richard Lawson 10+1 (5), Peter Karlsson 6+2 (4), Lewis Bridger 5+1 (4) and Ben Morley 1 (3). The Vortex Hammers Team Manager, Neil Vatcher, said after the meeting: "Credit to all the boys for a huge win, and thoroughly deserved from the start. Spirits are high and we can't wait for Friday when we get back home to take on Leicester ." Co promoter Jon Cook added: "Our season is truly up and running. It's a pleasure watching this team work together and the performances of all were super. Bring on Friday!" The action now moves back to the Arena Essex Raceway this Friday as the Vortex Hammers take on the Leicester Lions in Elite League action. It will be the first time that the two clubs will have met as the Lions only moved up into the top flight of Speedway this season. They originally shut down in 1983, the year before the Sport was introduced to the Arena Essex Raceway, but they returned to the Sport at Premier League level at their new venue in 2011. Included in the Lions team will be former Hammer Peter Ljung, who last rode in this country for the Hammers in 2012. The two teams for Friday are (in alphabetical order):- Vortex Lakeside Hammers: Mikkel Bech, Lewis Bridger, Adam Ellis, Peter Karlsson, Richard Lawson, Ben Morley and Davey Watt (Captain). Team Manager: Neil Vatcher. Leicester Lions: Max Clegg, Jason Doyle, Patrick Hougaard, Mads Korneliussen (Captain), Peter Ljung, Tom Perry and Simon Stead. Team Manager: Norrie Allan. The action will get underway on Friday at the Arena Essex Raceway with the parade of riders scheduled for 7.45pm with the first of the fifteen heats of racing commencing at 8pm. Admission prices are: Adults £17, Senior Citizens, Students and Disabled £14, Unemployed and 17 and 18 year olds £12, children aged six to sixteen inclusive just £1 and children under the age of six will be admitted free of charge provided they are accompanied by a paying adult. Proof of age or status may be requested. There are large parking areas at the Raceway that are free of charge. All tickets may be purchased on the night but, alternatively, they are also available in advance online via the Club’s website at www.lakesidehammers.co The Arena Essex Raceway (postcode RM19 1AE) is situated just east of the M25 junctions 30/31 on the A1306 close to the Thurrock Motorway Services and Lakeside Shopping Centre and is clearly signposted from the main roundabout under the M25.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 7, 2014 9:54:21 GMT
FEET ON THE GROUND FOR THE VORTEX HAMMERS
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers excellent start to the season continued on Friday with a third successive win. The Hammers saw off a second half recovery from the Leicester Lions to eventually take all three of the available Elite League points that were available by winning by 52 – 42. The Vortex Hammers Co Promoter Jon Cook commented after the meeting saying: "Obviously nine points from three is a dream start but we are only eight days into the new season and we're not going to go making outrageous statements about championships at this stage. In fact I think we're yet to really hit our form despite results. This is shaping up to be a very exciting and difficult season to call already our aim is simply to be in the mix at its conclusion." Friday’s scorers were:- The Vortex Lakeside Hammers 1. Peter Karlsson 11+1, 2. Richard Lawson 9, 3. Davey Watt 10+1, 4. Mikkel Bech 7, 5. Lewis Bridger 5+3, 6. Ben Morley 4, 7. Adam Ellis 6+1, Leister Lions: 1. Jason Doyle 10, 2. Peter Ljung 6, 3. Mads Korneliussen 6+2, 4. Simon Stead 8+1,5. Patrick Hougaard 4, 6. Max Clegg 3+1, 7. Tom Perry 5+2
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Post by Administrator on Apr 10, 2014 11:02:06 GMT
Thursday 10th April 2014 THE VORTEX HAMMERS AIM FOR THREE IN A ROW The Vortex LakesideHammers will be aiming for a third consecutive home victory at the Arena EssexRaceway this Friday, 11th April, and Co Promoter Jon Cook is calling on hisriders to show consistency ahead of next week’s big Good Friday showdown withEastbourne. Cook commented:"So far we've starting home meetings in style only to somewhat stumbleover the line later on. This week we need to find that consistency to theend." The meeting starts at8pm Teams for Friday are (in alphabetical order):- Vortex Lakeside Hammers: Mikkel Bech, Lewis Bridger, Adam Ellis, Peter Karlsson, Richard Lawson, Ben Morley and Davey Watt (captain). Birmingham Brummies: Ben Barker (R/R), Benji Compton (guest for Paul Starke), Edward Kennett, Daniel King (captain), Simon Lambert. Daniel Nermark and Adam Skornicki.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 12, 2014 8:59:36 GMT
Saturday 12th April 2014
THE VORTEX HAMMERS DEMOLISH THE BRUMMIES
The Vortex Hammers demolished the Birmingham Brummies 69-21on Friday evening to maintain their unbeaten home record at the Raceway. The Hammers started in a devastating fashion, notching up maximum 5-1s in the opening three heats and following a further heat advantage by Mikkel Bech and Morley in the 4th, led to the Brummies nominating their first Tactical Ride in heat 5, but Danny King found the pace too hot to handle. The heat domination continued in heat 6, with swoops either side of Edward Kennett by Watt and Bech by the third turn of lap one. Lawson and Ellis then delivered a 4-2 in the 7th, before Bech and Watt again showed great team riding around the second and third bend in the 8th heat to leave the second Tactical nomination for the Brummies, Adam Skornicki, trailing in third. Morley and Ellis had delivered the seventh 5-1 maximum of the night before the Brummies finally delivered a race victory and heat advantage in heat 10 with Edward Kennett getting the better of Karlsson and with Lawson finishing at the rear behind King. It was too little far too late however as Watt and Bridger scorched from the tapes in the next race to increase the Hammers lead further. Heat 12 delivered one of the races of the night with Hammers young Ben Morley holding the experienced Skornicki behind him for four laps to notch up another 5-1 to the Hammers with Lawson. Bridger and Karlsson continued where they had left off in the 13th, before Bech delivered a classy sweep around bend three in heat 13, to help the Hammers to a further 4-2 with Ellis. The nominated heat continued to form, with Bech and Watt combining to deliver a final 5-1 on a perfect night for the Essex based club. Afterwards Vortex Hammers Co-Promoter Jon Cook enthused. ”It was a truly great team performance with paid maximums for Davey, Mikkel and Lewis, but also a fantastic effort from the rest of the boys including Ben’s victory over Skornicki in heat 12. Despite how the scoreline appears there were some great overtaking maneuvers and performances like this, with the team all clicking together, bodes well for the rest of the season.” The Vortex Hammers Team Manager Neil Vatcher added: “It was a brilliant team performance and I’m especially pleased for both Ben, who had a great race victory, and for Lewis who showed a good return to form. We’ll look to continue where we left off on Saturday night at Leicester and on Good Friday when we take on the Eastbourne Eagles.” The Vortex Hammers scorers were: Peter Karlsson 9+2, Richard Lawson 8+1, Davey Watt 14+1, Mikkel Bech 13+2, Lewis Bridger 10+2, Ben Morley 9+1 and Adam Ellis 6+2.
www.birminghambrummies.co/news.php?extend.1897
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Post by Administrator on Apr 13, 2014 13:11:02 GMT
Sunday 13th April 2014
THE VORTEX HAMMERS TO MAKE OFFICIAL COMPLAINT
Following last night’s 48-41 point defeat at Leicester Lions, The Vortex Lakeside Hammers will make an official complaint to the SCB (Speedway Control Bureau) against both referee Peter Clarke and the Leicester Speedway medical officer following the exclusion of Adam Ellis from the meeting against the riders and the Club’s wishes.
Ellis was at the start of Heat 9 ready to race as the Hammers only rider in the lineup, when he was called to return to the pits. The failure to provide a rider in the race following the exclusion of Ben Morley cost the Club the extra point on the night.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 13, 2014 19:22:36 GMT
From the Leicester Spedway website. Lakeside update not so far available: Leicester 48 : Lakeside 41 Posted: 13 Apr 2014 10:04 The Rapid Solicitors Lions collected their first Elite League points of the season with an all-round performance that brought its rewards with a 48 points to 41 winning margin against the Lakeside Hammers at the Jordan Road Surfacing Stadium on Saturday.
Each of the top five recorded heat wins and with the reserves picking up vital points the Lions just held the upper hand. “We were conscious of the fact that we had a huge challenge facing us as Lakeside have started the season in terrific form and the Hammers were not top of the league table by chance. They had earned the right to be there and so anything less than a big performance from the team would have seen us fall short. The spread of scoring in the side was solidarity at its best, as just three points separated the highest scorer in the side to the lowest and with the reserves chipping in, the team performed exactly as it was set up to do with every rider in the 1 to 5 winning at least one race apiece. Admittedly we had a little slice of luck when Lakeside lost the services of Adam Ellis but we were in a good position ourselves and had worked hard to be where we were at that point. In fact Max Clegg had the edge on the two Hammers reserves when they fell. Good luck and bad luck tends to even itself out over a season and this result is just the tonic we need and an endorsement that we have a competitive side” commented the Lions Team Manager, Norrie Allan.
Scorers
Leicester 48 points: Jason Doyle 10+1, Peter Ljung 8, Mads Korneliussen 7, Simon Stead 7, Patrick Hougaard 7+3, Tom Perry 6+1 and Max Clegg 3
Lakeside 41 points: Peter Karlsson 6+1, Richard Lawson 8+2, Davey Watt 5, Mikkel Bech 12, Lewis Bridger 4+1, Ben Morley 3+1 and Adam Ellis 3
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Post by Administrator on Apr 14, 2014 18:14:21 GMT
GOOD FRIDAY FEVER BUILDS
The countdown to the Vortex Hammers Good Friday showdown with the Eastbourne Eagles is underway with the teams clashing at the Arena Essex Raceway at 1pm.
The Hammers will include Mikkel Bech in the home meeting but he flies home to Denmark after the meeting, missing the return in Sussex as he prepares for his Danish qualifier the next day.
Before that all eyes are on Wolverhampton’s Monmore Green stadium for the British Under 21 Final where the Club have three representatives led by Adam Ellis and joined by local lads Jack Kingston and Marc Owen.
The Vortex Hammers Co Promoter,Jon Cook commented: "We are already looking forward to Good Friday. It's a real highlight of the season and with a great forecast it's going to be a meeting to savour. In the meantime we are looking forward to seeing how the youngsters go on Tuesday".
Cook confirmed he would be travelling to the Sport’s HQ on Tuesday to formally make the Club’s complaint with regards to Ellis' match changing forced withdrawal from their Saturday visit to Leicester.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 17, 2014 7:45:41 GMT
GOOD FRIDAY SHOWDOWN FOR THE VORTEX HAMMERS
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers face rivals, the Eastbourne Eagles, this Good Friday, in traditional afternoon action at the Arena Essex Raceway with the start time at 1pm.
With the teams in the top two League positions it's a tough home test for the Hammers.
The Vortex Hammers Co Promoter Jon Cook commented: "These are amongst the best matches of the season and we need to keep our home form rolling with the win but this will go down to the last few heats for sure."
Teams for Friday are (in alphabetical order):-
Vortex Lakeside Hammers:
Mikkel Bech, Lewis Bridger, Adam Ellis, Peter Karlsson, Richard Lawson, Ben Morley and Davey Watt (captain).
Eastbourne Eagles:
Dan Halsey, Ben Hopwood (guest for Lewis Blackbird), Joonas Kylmakorpi, Timo Lahti, Mikkel Michelsen, Bjarne Pedersen and Cameron Woodward (captain).
Gates at The Raceway open from 11.30am, with advance tickets available via the Lakeside Hammers website
Read more: subedei.proboards.com/thread/5274/lakeside-hammers-2014?page=2&scrollTo=96008#ixzz2z7xYqeMv
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Post by Administrator on Apr 19, 2014 10:21:32 GMT
VORTEX HAMMERS MAINTAIN TITLE CHALLENGE
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers maintained their title challenge, taking four points from two Good Friday meetings against the Eastbourne Eagles.
The Hammers controlled the first meeting at the Raceway winning 55-41, with Peter Karlsson top scoring with 13 and the impressive Mikkel Bech, delivering a paid maximum.
In the evening meeting at Arlington, with the Essex based team operating Rider Replacement for Mikkel Beck, the Hammers secured an away league point following a 48-42 point loss. Lewis Bridger shone, top scoring on his old track with 13 points, backed by Richard Lawson (9 paid 11) and Adam Ellis (8 paid 9)
Following the meeting and the afternoon victory at The Raceway, Vortex Hammers Co-Promoter Jon Cook commented:
“It was a very good day, all things considered. We had a great home win and a great crowd at The Raceway, and then achieved an extra point tonight which was well deserved for our efforts on the night. Roll on next Friday when we return to The Raceway determined to avenge the point we dropped to Swindon last month”
Raceway Scores:
Lakeside Hammers: 55
Peter Karlsson 13+1, Mikkel Bech 11+1, Davey Watt 8, Richard Lawson 7+1, Lewis Bridger 5+2, Adam Ellis 4, Ben Morley 7+2
Eastbourne Eagles: 41 Bjarne Pedersen 11, Timo Lahti 6 Joonas Kylmakorpi 2+1, Mikkel Michelsen 7+1, Cameron Woodward 10, Ben Hopwood (G) 1+1, Daniel Halsey 4+1
Arlington Scores:
Eastbourne = 48
Bjarne Pedersen 14, Timo Lahti 6, Joonas Kylmakorpi 10+1, Mikkel Michelsen 8, Cameron Woodward 2+1, Ben Hopwood (G), 1 Daniel Halsey 7+1
Lakeside Hammers = 42
Peter Karlsson5+3, Richard Lawson 9+2, Davey Watt 5, Mikkel Bech R/R, Lewis Bridger 13, Ben Morley 2+1, Adam Ellis 8+1
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Post by Administrator on Apr 23, 2014 6:36:03 GMT
THE HAMMERS AIM TO KEEP RIDING HIGH
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers are back in track action at the Arena Essex Raceway on Friday night as they aim to keep their excellent start to the season on track.
Visitors Swindon have the best record of any side in Essex in recent years and have already taken a League point home from their March visit and present a tough night’s challenge.
The Hammers Co Promoter Jon Cook commented: "We are pleased with things so far and it’s going to be very interesting to see how we go against Swindon this time around.
Like our fans I am very excited about seeing our young guns Mikkel Bech, Adam Ellis and Ben Morley as you never quite know what to expect, apart from plenty of action, and with the rest of the Hammers they represent the most entertaining team I think we have had since 2008. Let’s hope they can go as far, if not further, than that side."
The two teams for Friday are:
Vortex Lakeside Hammers: 1. Peter Karlsson, 2. Richard Lawson, 3. Davey Watt (captain), 4. Mikkel Bech, 5. Lewis Bridger, 6. Ben Morley, 7. Adam Ellis. Team Manager: Neil Vatcher.
Swindon Robins: 1, Peter Kildermand (captain), 2. Dakota North, 3. Mick Morris, 4. Simon Gustafsson, 5. Bjarne Pedersen (guest), 6. Dan Greenwood, 7. Benji Compton (guest).Team Manager: Alun Rossiter.
Admission prices are: Adults £17, Senior Citizens, Students and Disabled £14, Unemployed and 17 and 18 year olds £12, children aged six to sixteen inclusive just £1 and children under the age of six will be admitted free of charge provided they are accompanied by a paying adult. Proof of age or status may be requested.
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Post by Administrator on Apr 26, 2014 9:07:49 GMT
Vortex Hammers go back to the top
The Vortex Lakeside Hammers stormed back to the top of the Elite League with a convincing 56 – 38 victory over the Swindon Robins at the Arena Essex Raceway, on a night which saw Hammers reserve Ben Morley becoming the first Fast Track reserve of the new era to score a paid maximum.
Despite the threat of rain throughout the day, the Raceway crowd witnessed a solid team performance from the Hammers. Captain Davey Watt lead the way with 10 paid 11 points, backed by the evergreen Peter Karlsson along with Mikkel Bech and Lewis Bridger, who provided numerous entertaining on track tussles, especially against visiting Number one rider Peter Kildemand.
After extracting revenge on the Robins, who snatched a point on their previous visit to the Raceway, Hammers Co-promoter Jon Cook commented:
“It was another good night for the team with all seven riders on form and Ben’s performance was very special. He is a cult hero at the Raceway and his second ride battle with Dakota North was a real highlight”.
The Essex team now head to Wolverhampton on Monday, with the aim of consolidating their position at the top of the Elite League table.
Lakeside Hammers = 56
Peter Karlsson: 9+1, Richard Lawson: 6+1, Davey Watt: 10+1, Mikkel Bech: 8 Lewis Bridger: 9+2, Ben Morley: 8+4, Adam Ellis: 6
Swindon Robins = 38
Peter Kildemand: 16, Dakota North: 2+1, Nick Morris: 9, Simon Gustafsson: 5 Bjarne Pedersen: 2+1, Dan Greenwood: 4+1, Benji Compton: 0
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