RISS RETURNS FOR WITCHES

ERIK Riss is heading back to Ipswich next year after an injury-disrupted first season with the Witches.

The German racer was in good form before crashing in Poland, causing him to miss the Witches’ Premiership run-in and their eventual play-off exit to Belle Vue.

Riss said: “It was a pretty easy decision, I enjoyed riding for Ipswich this year.

“I had my injury and was out for a bit which was a shame, but I got two more meetings in before the end of the season with Ipswich which was nice.

“When the season was finished, there was instantly a desire to be back and I wasn’t quite satisfied with how I went last year, I know I can do better.

“I enjoy the track at Ipswich but know I can do better, so I am not finished and can do a lot more. I definitely wanted to be back, it wasn’t a hard decision, it was my first choice to be back at Ipswich.”