Oxford Chargers v Middlesbrough Tigers

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OXFORD Chargers raced to a win in their opening WSRA National Development League fixture – despite another sensational display from Cooper Rushen.

The 15-year-old scored 12 points in a guest appearance for Middlesbrough, winning all four of the races he completed after suffering mechanical trouble when leading Heat 1.

Chargers won the match 48-42 with skipper Jody Scott scoring 11+1, and he was unbeaten until the final race. Darryl Ritchings added 10+2 on his debut for the club.

Ace Pijper was also in good form for the Tigers as he scored 12+1.

WSRA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
OXFORD 48: Jody Scott 11+1, Darryl Ritchings 10+2, Ashton Vale 9, Senna Summers 8, Jacob Clouting 6+1, Max Broadhurst 2+1, Arran Butcher 2.
MIDDLESBROUGH 42: Ace Pijper 12+1, Cooper Rushen 12, Kai Ward 5+1, Stene Pijper 4+1, Danny Phillips 4, Tom Spencer 3+1, Ben Rathbone 2+1.

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