Lewis Blackbird injured – revised teams for tonight
LEWIS BLACKBIRD, who rode for the Scunthorpe Scorpions in 2013, suffered serious leg injuries at Denmark on Wednesday night.
Blackbird has sustained a spiral fracture of the fibula and a broken ankle, and is likely to be ruled out for the rest of the season.
Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “We wish Lewis a full, prompt and problem free recovery from his injuries.”
Blackbird’s withdrawal has led to Peterborough reshuffling their guests for tonight’s meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway.
The new teams are:
FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Hugh Skidmore (guest for Nicolai Klindt), 2. Thomas Jørgensen, 3. Ashley Birks, 4. Josh Auty (pictured), 5. Ryan Douglas, 6. Matt Williamson, 7. Taylor Poole (guest for David Howe).
Peterborough Panthers: 1. Lasse Bjerre, 2. Carl Wilkinson (guest for Lewis Blackbird), 3. Ales Dryml, 4. Gino Manzares (guest for Ulrich Ostergaard), 5. Rider replacement for Ryan Fisher, 6. Joe Jacobs, 7. Nicki Barrett.
Nicolai Klindt is in Denmark, for the second and concluding round of the Danish Championship. Meanwhile, David Howe is competing in the final qualifier for the 2015 World Longtrack Championship.
Admission prices for tonight:
Adult: £15.00
Student/OAP: £13.00
Child (10 – 17): £5.00
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult)
Family Ticket £35 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17)
Match Programme: £1.00
* Please note that sections of the M180 motorway will either be closed or narrowed down to one lane. If you travel to Scunthorpe along the M180, please plan an alternative route.
