Oxford Spires will make their track debut on Thursday evening when hosting Birmingham Brummies in the Premiership to launch the third speedway campaign of the club\u2019s new era.<\/p>\n
Led by Team Manager Peter Schroeck and captained by three-times British Champion Chris Harris, the Spires are Oxfordshire\u2019s newest professional club and are one of seven teams competing in this year\u2019s top flight.<\/p>\n
Polish superstar Maciej Janowski has been confirmed to ride at number one with Premiership winner Charles Wright, Danish international Nicolai Klindt and current Australian Champion Rohan Tungate completing the main body of the team.<\/p>\n
Fan favourites Lewis Kerr and Ashton Boughen will ride at reserve.<\/p>\n
A big crowd is forecast at Sandy Lane with the night marking the first speedway action at Oxford Stadium since Oxford Speedway\u2019s National League team \u2013 Oxford Chargers \u2013 lifted the third-tier crown in October.<\/p>\n
Schroeck is relishing the challenge ahead and called on supporters to make themselves heard when tapes rise.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of excitement in the camp now the countdown to the new season is reaching its end,\u201d<\/em> said Schroeck. \u201cA lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to be in the position to run three clubs in three leagues, and everyone can\u2019t wait to get going.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe boys have connected really well during the off-season and at press and practice. I\u2019m a big believer that team spirit can get you a long way in speedway, so building a good atmosphere in the camp is key for me.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re pleased to have so much experience in the squad \u2013 particularly among those who have raced here already and won silverware at previous events.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cBirmingham will be a tough test, as will every team in the Premiership. But we\u2019re backing ourselves to get off to a positive start and our supporters \u2013 as ever \u2013 will play a huge role as our number eight.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cMake plenty of noise, bring your friends and introduce the youngsters \u2013 let\u2019s make 2024 a memorable one!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Tickets for Oxford Spires\u2019 season opener are available to purchase online by clicking here.<\/a> Tapes-up is at 7.30pm and ALL U16s can watch for free.<\/p>\n Oxford Spires:<\/strong> Maciej Janowski, Charles Wright, Nicolai Klindt, Chris Harris \u00a9, Rohan Tungate, Lewis Kerr, Ashton Boughen.<\/p>\n Birmingham Brummies:<\/strong> Vaclav Milik, Tom Brennan, Wiktor Lampart, Steve Worrall, Scott Nicholls, Zach Cook, Leon Flint.<\/p>\n Words and Images by Oxford Speedway<\/strong><\/p>\n