{"id":2970,"date":"2024-11-08T07:15:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T07:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedwayhub.com\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2024-11-08T07:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T07:15:42","slug":"dan-thompson-departs-from-the-plymouth-gladiators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedwayhub.com\/dan-thompson-departs-from-the-plymouth-gladiators\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Thompson departs from the Plymouth Gladiators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TOP British prospect Dan Thompson has announced he is leaving Plymouth ahead of next season.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson enjoyed an excellent 2024 campaign with the Gladiators, pushing his Cab Direct Championship average up to well above seven to become a genuine heat leader at that level.<\/p>\n<p>He said: <em>\u201cIt has been an incredible experience, and I am truly grateful for how welcoming everyone has been over the past year.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe decision to move on was not an easy one, and I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Plymouth management and fans \u2013 I have enjoyed every moment with them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cMy choice to join another club is solely to gain more experience on a different track, which I believe will greatly benefit my development and progress in the long term.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Words and Feature Image by British Speedway<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOP British prospect Dan Thompson has announced he is leaving Plymouth ahead of next season. 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