ACES ADD NEW ASSET

BELLE Vue have confirmed Australian youngster James Pearson has been added to their asset base.

The 16-year-old is a protégé of Leigh Adams and the Aces have loaned him to Championship side Birmingham, whilst Pearson is also set to race elsewhere in Europe.

CEO Mark Lemon said: “James has been progressing very nicely through the Australian Speedway scene, and his performance in his state championship was sufficient for him to obtain a visa.

“There has been quite a lot of interest in him from British promoters, and I’m sure he will be a credit to Birmingham’s league title efforts for the 2022 campaign.

“From a Belle Vue standpoint, we are of course delighted that James has committed his British future to our club. He is a very exciting prospect who has learned his craft from some true Aussie greats.

“Leigh Adams has been a fantastic mentor to him, as has Craig Watson, and we will be keeping a close eye on his progress throughout the course of the season.”