Two Scunthorpe favourites for Bonanza

CURRENT Scunthorpe Speedway star Simon Lambert, plus Lewis Kerr, who rode for Scorpions in 2016 and 2017, are the latest two names to be confirmed for the 2020 Ben Fund Bonanza at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Saturday, March 14 (2pm).

Kerr, who has personally raised money for the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund with his golf days, is delighted to be able to do his bit to once again support the Fund.

The 29-year-old, who currently rides for King’s Lynn and Eastbourne, is grateful for all the support he has received from the charity over the years – admitting he couldn’t have continued without it.

“I’m really excited, it’s always good to take part in the first meeting of the year,” said Kerr.

“I’m delighted to have been asked to ride and I’m really looking forward to it. They’ve helped me no end over the years and without them I would’ve really struggled.

“When the conditions are good I really do enjoy riding the Scunthorpe track – it’s a proper racing track.”

Scunthorpe racer Lambert joins Kerr in the line-up as the sixth rider to be announced for the 11th staging of this fund-raising event.

Lambert has expressed his delight at finally being able to support it despite volunteering to ride in the event numerous times over the years.

“It’s something that I’ve never ridden in but have always wanted to,” Lambert said.

“I’ve benefited from the Ben Fund previously and Paul Ackroyd has always helped me in the past – I’ll always put my name forward and I’m delighted to finally get the opportunity to give something back.

“I hope there’s a huge crowd and we can help raise as much money as possible for the Fund.”

Meanwhile everyone associated with the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund is deeply saddened and devastated to learn of the passing of Danny Ayres. Like the true gentleman that he was, Danny was the first person to put himself forward to ride in the 2020 Bonanza and would have taken his place at the event.

Deepest condolences go to Danny’s family at this terribly sad time from the Ben Fund team.

BEN FUND BONANZA LINE-UP SO FAR: Josh Auty, Jacob Thorsell, Nick Morris, Danny King, Lewis Kerr, Simon Lambert.