PREVIEW: WORKINGTON v SCUNTHORPE (CAB DIRECT CHAMP)

WORKINGTON bid to build on last week’s win over champions Poole when they face Scunthorpe at the GT Tyres Arena tonight (Saturday, 6pm).

The Comets returned from a pause in their season to defeat the Pirates but they are still playing catch-up in the Cab Direct Championship in terms of meetings raced.

They edged out the Scorpions in the BSN Series in a last-heat decider earlier this year but they will be without Antti Vuolas who is on international duty, with rider replacement in operation.

Meanwhile it’s an important meeting for the Scorpions who need to bounce back from the home loss they suffered to Poole on Friday night.

Comets boss James Denham said: “Scunthorpe gave us a good run for our money when they came here in May, but that was our first meeting of the season and we were still shaking off the winter cobwebs.

“Since then, we’ve had some really solid results—especially last weekend’s win over Poole, which gave the boys a real boost and belief, and reminded us what we’re capable of.

“This one won’t be easy either, but after the performance we put in last Saturday, there’s no excuses why we can’t do it again. Everyone needs to dig in and keep the last places to a minimum – because like us, Scunthorpe have got strength right through their team.”

WORKINGTON: Troy Batchelor, Antti Vuolas R/R, Fraser Bowes, Jye Etheridge, Tate Zischke, Jacob Hook, Vinnie Foord.

SCUNTHORPE: Steve Worrall, Simon Lambert, Declan Kennedy, Connor Mountain, Jake Allen, Luke Harrison, Zaine Kennedy.

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