ACES SHOW THEIR RESOLVE

CHAMPIONS Belle Vue got off to a winning start at home in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership with an emphatic 57-33 victory over King’s Lynn in Manchester.

The Aces had narrowly triumphed in the reverse fixture last week but they were dominant at the National Speedway Stadium with Dan Bewley (14+1) scoring a paid maximum.

Fellow heat leaders Brady Kurtz and Jaimon Lidsey both scored 11 as the Stars were unable to land a blow, with Chris Harris suffering mechanical trouble whilst leading Heat 2. Niels-Kristian Iversen picked up 11 from six rides for the visitors.

Belle Vue manager Mark Lemon said: “I think a lot of credit goes to these guys, there’s pressure on as defending champions. 

“We didn’t get off to a good start. They’ve shown a lot of resolve and determination to turn a big negative into some spirited performances. 

“I was concerned coming into tonight because you look at King’s Lynn and there’s not many weak links. I knew it was going to be competitive.  “But the boys did exceptionally well. They delivered strong performances right the way through.”

Stars boss Rob Lyon said: “It was a very disappointing meeting for us, and two race wins all night sums it up.”

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