Birmingham Brummies v Coventry Bees Select

BIRMINGHAM defeated a Coventry Select 48-42 in a successful West Midlands Challenge event at Perry Barr.

The Bees were backed by a strong contingent of travelling support nearly six years after their stadium was closed by property developers Brandon Estates.

James Wright impressed in a guest appearance for the Brummies with 12 points whilst Lee Complin again rode strongly at reserve with 9+3. Skipper Justin Sedgmen was withdrawn with abdominal discomfort after an early crash.

Coventry legend Chris Harris rolled back the years with 14 from five rides whilst Connor Mountain provided fine support with 12+1.

Brummies boss Laurence Rogers said: “I thought that was a really terrific night of speedway all round.

“There was hardly anything between the two sides all meeting, we saw some cracking racing and it was a really enjoyable meeting to be a part of.

“I thought the effort and commitment of the guests to say it was only a Challenge fixture with nothing riding on it was superb, and a big thank you to them all.”

CHALLENGE
BIRMINGHAM 48: James Wright 12, Lee Complin 9+3, Tom Brennan 9, Simon Lambert 8+2, James Pearson 6+2, Broc Nicol 4, Justin Sedgmen 0.
COVENTRY SELECT 42: Chris Harris 14, Connor Mountain 12+1, Hans Andersen 8, Adam Roynon 4, Joe Thompson 3, Luke Crang 1, Freddy Hodder 0.

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Photo credit: PAUL ROSE