SCORPIONS GO FOR KEMP

SCUNTHORPE have swooped for former British Under-19 Champion Drew Kemp.

Promoter Rob Godfrey has admitted the 20-year-old was his first choice when he made changes recently, and he now comes in for the Scorpions with Max Clegg released.

Kemp will make his debut in the Cab Direct Championship clash with Redcar at the Eddie Wright Raceway this Friday.

Godfrey said: “When we were forced to make a two-for-two change a month ago, due to the injury to Zaine Kennedy, Drew was the rider we wanted to bring in, because we knew what he could add to our side.

“He didn’t have the availability at that point. He’s now got a five-week break from his Polish commitments. We’ve signed Drew on an initial 28-day contract, but both parties want it to last longer than that.

“Drew loves racing around Scunthorpe – he won the British Under-19 title around here twice. But Drew isn’t a rider who is just good around Scunthorpe – he’s good around everywhere. We know we’ve signed a quality rider.

“I see him as the final piece in a championship-winning jigsaw. We’ve had a good side, but it wasn’t quite firing on all cylinders.

“I wish Max all the best for the future. I’ve known him – as has everyone at Scunthorpe – since he was a kid.”