HOWARTH STANDS DOWN

LEICESTER and Glasgow racer Kyle Howarth has informed his clubs that he will be taking time out of the sport with immediate effect.

The 2015 British Under-21 Champion has endured a tough season so far punctuated by niggling injuries and illness.

The Lions have already stated they hope to have a new signing in place by early next month, although their first priority is arranging cover for Thursday’s KO Cup Final against Ipswich.

Co-promoter Stewart Dickson said: “Kyle has spoken to me and has been honest and upfront that he’s not really enjoying his speedway at present, and he is taking a break from the sport.

“He is a rider who always wears his heart on his sleeve and we actually spoke a couple of weeks back, because I had an indication that he hasn’t been enjoying his racing this season as much as in previous years.

“We accept his reasons and he leaves with our best wishes to him, his Dad and his mechanic Sharpy who have been a pleasure to work with these last few years.”

Meanwhile Glasgow’s next fixture is their local derby clash at home to Edinburgh on Friday.