The Weymouth Doonan Wildcats propelled themselves into second place in the Conference League table this weekend with a resounding victory over a depleted Buxton Hitmen team at the Wessex Stadium. 

Luke Priest wracked up a fifteen point maximum and Karl Mason was also unbeaten by an opponent.  Kyle Newman was well on to his way to a full house but suffered the frustration of a broken primary chain on the start line in heat 12 putting paid to his chances of a second successive maximum points haul. 

Weymouth Team Manager Jem Dicken was happy with the Wildcats performance, "The opposition was not the strongest we have faced this year, but the lads went out and did a professional job.”  He added "It’s great to maintain our winning streak going into the final stages of the season and we will be confident of our chances in the play-offs.”

The Wildcats have further strengthened their team by signing former Wildcat – Lee Smart.  A firm favourite with the fans and a proven track record at the Wessex Stadium, Phil Bartlett is delighted to have Smart back on board.  He said, "Both Andrew Bargh and Jay Herne ride in the Premier League and there is the likelihood that they will both miss future meetings due to fixture clashes when we can least afford to lose them.  Lee was our top points scorer last season and will bring a bit more experience to the team as we head into the fight for the play offs.”  Lee will make his 2008 debut for the Wildcats this Saturday in the Inter League Challenge with the Isle of Wight

Next weekend Weymouth were due to hold the fourth round of the British Sidecar Championships, however the organiser's have now been forced to cancel the event just six days before the planned date leaving the club in a very difficult position with an unexpected race day to fill. Fortunately the scheduled Wildcats meeting at Redcar on Saturday has been postponed, leaving the team free to take on a very hastily arranged Inter League Challenge with the Isle of Wight. Riding for the Islanders will be top stars such as Jason Bunyan, Glenn Phillips along with rising Australian star Richard Sweetman.

Sunday see's the Doonan Wildcats make the long journey to Derbyshire for the return match with Buxton.  An away win for the Wildcats will see them at the top of the league table and in prime position for their assault on the play-offs.  The meeting against Redcar has yet to be rearranged.