The Weymouth Doonan Wildcats secured a sixteen point lead in the first leg of the National League Knock-Out Cup second round against local rivals the Bournemouth Buccaneers setting up a thrilling second leg.  As expected, former Wildcat Jay Herne was on top form but was unable to remain unbeaten after a terrific ride from Wildcats Lee Smart put paid to the flying Aussies chances of a maximum.  The victory was a huge improvement from the 20 point defeat that the Wildcats suffered at Wimborne Road and the Wildcats will be looking to put on a much improved performance in the second leg this Thursday (2nd July). 

Jem Dicken Wildcats Team Manager said “I am looking forward to the Knock Out Cup meeting at Bournemouth, I think the sixteen point advantage is just about enough.”

This Friday’s home meeting (7.15pm start) sees some former Wildcats return to the Wessex Bus Raceway in the form of ex-skipper David Mason and Luke Priest, who now ply their trade for the Mildenhall Fen Tigers.  Dicken added “I am confident that we can take full points from the Tigers but don’t anticipate it to be a walk in the park, Barrie Evans is a very talented rider and always goes well here and Mason and Priest will no doubt be going all out to show us what we are missing!.”

The Southern Classic Speedway Bike Club in conjunction with Weymouth Wildcats, following  the success of the their previous exhibition, are returning with even more bikes this coming Sunday 5th July between 11am and 4pm on Weymouth seafront next to the Jubilee Clock.  Phil Bartlett, Wildcats Promoter said “The club greatly appreciate the work that Malcolm Ayre and other members of the club put into promoting the Wildcats.  They will be distributing “Buy One Get One Free” vouchers on adult entry at the display which really is a magnificent sight.”  

The bikes on show will consist of models past and present from the legendary names in speedway, from classic Jap, Weslake and Godden machines through to modern Jawa and  GM bikes. The exhibition will even contain a number of machines owned by former Speedway World Champions. 

Line ups for Friday

Weymouth Wildcats

Lee Smart (c)
Matt Wright
Tim Webster
James Cockle
Mark Burrows
Terry Day
James White-Williams
 

Mildenhall Fen Tigers

Barrie Evans
Oliver Rayson
David Mason (c)
Dean Felton
Luke Priest
Darren Smith
Joe Jacobs