NIELS WINS DESPITE FINAL CRASH

PETERBOROUGH’S Niels-Kristian Iversen gave a huge crowd a home winner in the Farewell to the Showground event.

But Iversen was unable to take his place on the rostrum as the last race at the iconic venue was marred by an horrific crash between the Dane and Ryan Douglas, as the two riders slammed into the back straight fence.

Douglas was remarkably able to walk away whilst Iversen, who had led the qualifying scores, was taken to hospital for checks.

With the fence badly damaged, the result of the Final was awarded with Iversen the winner ahead of Steve Worrall and Ben Cook.

Panthers owner Keith Chapman said: “It was a bad way for it to end, but these things do happen and I thought the decision by the referee to call the result was the best one.

“It’s a sad night anyway but to have that happen in the last race really makes it worse.

“But Niels was a fitting winner, he’s right back to the old Niels, really back on form and enjoying himself.

“It was fantastic to see so many people here, and let’s hope it shows the Council what they’re going to miss. This is what the people want and maybe it will do some good, who knows?”

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