PALIN TO MISS ’23 SEASON

SCUNTHORPE have confirmed youngster Jordan Palin will sit out the 2023 season as he continues to recover from a serious crash this year.

Palin, who also rode for Peterborough in the Premiership, suffered a bleed on the brain in the accident at Belle Vue when taking part in a GB training session, and he recently announced the healing process is still not complete.

Scorpions promoter Rob Godfrey said: “From the moment he crashed at Belle Vue until recently, Jordan was in my team plans for Scunthorpe for next season.

“He’s such a talented lad, and he’s achieved so much during his time in his relatively short time as a professional speedway rider, so he’s always been at the top of the list of riders we wanted back.

“I totally understand his decision not to race next season. His family is part of the Scunthorpe Speedway family, and naturally we wish the lad well.

“It was a big blow, but since we found out Jordan wasn’t going to be back, our team planning has gone down another route and we’re putting together an exciting side for next season.”