STEELERS STRENGTHEN UP

THE Steelers – the joint Scunthorpe and Sheffield side entered in the WSRA National League – have made a couple of changes on their eve of their season.

Luke Muff will not be available due to off-track personal problems, while the experienced Adam Roynon has also informed Steelers that he won’t be able to ride for the side.

But Steelers have brought in Nathan Ablitt – who rode for both Scunthorpe sides in 2024 – and talented teenager Vinnie Foord. Arguably, Steelers are now much stronger and could feature in the shakedown for honours this season.

Team manager Simon Lambert said: “I believe it’s very much exciting times ahead for the Steelers. We may now have a title-winning side put together.

“It’s great that former Scunthorpe Scorpion Nathan Ablitt has agreed to ride for the Steelers, while Vinnie Foord is keen to learn and jumped at the chance at joining the team and he’s on a bargain average. My thanks to them both for accepting our last-minute calls and an exciting year lies ahead.”

Steelers are involved in their opening meeting of the season on Good Friday (April 18), when they take to the track in the second-half of a mouth-watering double header at the Eddie Wright Raceway, taking on the Middlesbrough Bears. The preceding BSN Series clash between Scunthorpe Scorpions and Redcar Bears commences at 3pm.

Steelers 2025 revised line-up:

Nathan Ablitt 8.33

Luke Harrison 7.66

Vinnie Foord 6.29

Mickie Simpson 4.49

Luke Harris 4.00

Jamie Etherington 3.00

Harrison Rogers 3.00

Team manager: Simon Lambert

PHOTO: Nathan Ablitt and Simon Lambert (pic: Ian Rispin)