Redcar Bears v Workington Comets

REDCAR skipper Charles Wright made a hugely successful return as his side withstood a Workington comeback to edge out the Comets 46-44 at the Ecco Arena.

Wright superbly overtook both Jonas Jeppesen and Troy Batchelor in Heat 13 to maintain an eight-point lead, but the visitors hit back with a 5-1 from Tate Zischke and Drew Kemp in the next race.

They then looked set to salvage a draw when they led Heat 15, only for Wright to split Kemp and Jeppesen to secure the home win.

Reserve Jody Scott was also key to the Bears’ victory as he piled up 15 from seven rides at reserve with Wright scoring 12+1. Recent Comets signing Kemp impressed with 15+1 from six and Jeppesen notched 10+1.

CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP
REDCAR 46: Jody Scott 15, Charles Wright 12+1, Jake Mulford 5+2, Jake Allen 5+1, Jason Edwards 4+1, Simon Lambert 3+1, Ace Pijper 2+2
WORKINGTON 44: Drew Kemp 15+1, Jonas Jeppesen 10+1, Tate Zischke 7+2, Troy Batchelor 7, Max Perry 4, Vinnie Foord 1, Niklas Holm Jakobsen 0

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