CVS WELCOMES RIVAL SIGNINGS

WOLVERHAMPTON promoter Chris Van Straaten is expecting some ‘box office moments’ in this year’s Premiership following some big-name signings by their rivals over the winter.

Recent moves by Ipswich to bring in Emil Sayfudtinov and Peterborough to secure Nicki Pedersen have further ramped up expectations after several other exciting moves earlier in the close-season.

Van Straaten said: “I think seeing these top names back in the sport in the UK shows the drawing power of British Speedway once again, and that’s absolutely fantastic news for everyone involved.

“It’s obviously great to have those sorts of names racing in the UK this year and I think the recent signings of Nicki Pedersen and Emil Sayfutdinov in particular are a huge boost for the sport over here.

“Those sorts of riders provide box office moments and they do put extra bums on seats.

“It means the Premiership is in a healthy-looking position once again, and I think we’re in for some very close and entertaining meetings this season.”