GRANT TO QUIT DIAMONDS

NEWCASTLE owner Rob Grant has stated his intention to leave the club at the end of the season.

Grant intends to stage an ‘End of Season Spectacular’ after the Diamonds complete their Championship programme, but the Tyneside outfit will then be seeking a new promotion to take them forward into 2022.

Said Grant: “After a very hard and stressful couple of years, and after sitting down and analysing the amount of time and resources the speedway has taken away from my core businesses, I have regrettably decided I need to conclude my time with the Diamonds in order to give my main businesses the full attention they need to survive.

“I would like to wholeheartedly thank everyone connected to the club for their help and support, as without these people, my short spell at Newcastle would have been an even harder experience.

“As it currently stands, I’m setting the wheels in motion to see what will come of Newcastle Speedway in 2022, but at this moment in time all I can guarantee is the three remaining home fixtures.

“The work is now on to try and get Newcastle to the tapes in 2022, although I am very sad to say this will be without myself and (co-promoter) Dave Tattum.”