BEARS CHASING PAIRS REPEAT

REDCAR boss Gavin Parr believes his side have every chance of making it three Pairs wins in four years at the start of the Championship Big Weekend.

The Bears are defending holders at Workington today (Saturday) and are represented by Charles Wright – a winner for the club in both 2022 and 2024 – along with Erik Riss.

And the Teesside outfit are set to be roared on by significant travelling support including a full 53-seat busload organised by their Supporters’ Club.

Parr said: “It’s so important to avoid 7-2 results and not have any last places. It’s no use having one rider going unbeaten so I will be reminding the boys of that.

“Also, you’ve got to remember that second and third place is better than winning the race, so we will be emphasising that to Erik as it’s his first Pairs event for the Bears.

“We have as good a chance as anybody, but there are some really good sides racing. Glasgow will be a threat, as will Workington on home shale. Also Plymouth, with Nicolai Klindt and Ben Barker are dark horses for the event.”