PIRATES BRING IN BOWES

CAB Direct Championship holders Poole have announced the signing of Australian racer Fraser Bowes for their title defence next season.

The 24-year-old made his UK debut with rivals Workington this year, recording a 5.63 average, and he came firmly to the Pirates’ attention when he scored 13 points from six rides on the Comets’ visit to Dorset in July.

Co-promoter Danny Ford said: “Fraser is another exciting Aussie to join the Pirates, and he immediately showed he liked the look of Wimborne Road when he visited last season.

“With a year of Championship racing behind him, and experience of almost every track now under his belt, we believe that once he gets properly dialled into our place we can really unlock his potential.”

Bowes joins No.1 Richard Lawson and youngster Will Cairns as confirmed starters for the league and Cup winners so far.