COMETS BRING IN BATCHELOR

WORKINGTON have moved for former Grand Prix star Troy Batchelor as they prepare to move up to the Cab Direct Championship this season.

Batchelor, who rode for Birmingham in the second half of 2023, enjoyed team success at this level with King’s Lynn in the early stages of his career back in 2006 before heading into a lengthy spell in the top-flight.

Comets promoter Andrew Bain said: “Troy along with Cookie (Craig Cook) will bring a huge amount of experience to our team, and we’re delighted Troy is Comet for 2024.

“I can only see him kicking onto the rider everyone knows he is capable of at Northside.

“We have three riders in the team so far who have yet to have any knowledge of the tracks in the UK, so Troy’s experience in the team is our trump card. He and Craig will be able to pass on their knowledge and experience to the younger and newer members of the league.

“Troy has seen on social media the exciting things happening here at Workington and he is thrilled to be involved in our new era of speedway.”