MARSON ON A MISSION

BELLE Vue racer Matt Marson is in confident mood ahead of his second WSRA NDL campaign at the National Speedway Stadium.

Marson previously appeared in the third tier for Mildenhall, but the Aussie-born racer saw his career stall due to the pandemic which cost him significant racing time before he returned last year with the Colts.

He said: “I couldn’t fault the management team at Belle Vue. Mark [Lemon], Steve [Williams] and Graham [Goodwin] were so understanding of the situation and they put their faith in me last year.

“I definitely saw a lot of improvement over the course of the season, and I’m feeling very positive about the New Year because I know what to expect and what I have to do.

“I want to continue to improve, I want to be chasing the heat leader positions and to continue to build on my skill at home; I feel like I’m most efficient at away meetings at the moment.

“I’m hoping that, with improvement will come a chance to maybe step up to the Championship. I’ve a few guest bookings in the past but never anything permanent.

“But I’m not purposefully vying for a spot. If it happens, it happens and I’ll take the opportunity but even so, I am determined to put everything I have into Belle Vue in 2024.”