MONARCH MAINTAIN CHEETAHS BACKING

OXFORD have secured an extension of their team sponsorship deal with Monarch Minibus and Car Service.

The Garsington-based firm, who work in partnership with Oxford Ambulance Service to provide patients with private transport to and from hospital to ease the strain on NHS vehicles, will once again back the club’s Cab Direct Championship side who will be known as the Monarch Cheetahs for a third year.

Company owner Ken Soanes said: “It is a genuine privilege to have speedway back at Oxford Stadium – and to be at the heart of the Cheetahs operation is something everyone at Monarch is very proud of.

“Last season surpassed all expectations. While everyone was naturally devastated to narrowly miss out on a Grand Final spot, the work off-track meant the club connected new audiences to the sport which is great to see.

“I believe everyone’s enthusiasm has been renewed over the winter and with less than nine weeks to go until the bikes roar at Sandy Lane again the team is excited to get back trackside.

“The team, the atmosphere the club has generated on the terraces and backing from the Oxfordshire public makes partnering up with the club again a no-brainer. Bring on March!”