SCORPIONS MOVE FOR MOUNTAIN

CONNOR Mountain has joined Scunthorpe to become their third confirmed starter for the 2023 season.

Mountain raced for Leicester this year but Scorpions promoter Rob Godfrey admits he has been on the club’s radar for some time due to his liking for the Lincolnshire circuit.

Godfrey said: “It’s not the first time we’ve tried to sign Connor. He loves racing around our Eddie Wright Raceway, so we tried to sign him a year ago, but he decided to go back to Leicester.

“If ever we needed a guest rider, he was the one we contacted. He comes from King’s Lynn, so we’re not a million miles away for him. We will welcome him to the club and I’m sure he is going to have a really strong season.

“His second half of 2022 was really strong, and he was often helping Leicester to heat advantages. Hopefully with the Scunny track being his home track now, there is no turning back and he will develop into a top rider in the Championship.”