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Paco Castagna is back to captain the Stellar Edinburgh Monarchs for the 2025 season!<\/p>\n

Paco continues with Monarchs following his best ever season in the sport in which he was one of the most improved riders in the league with his Cab Direct Championship average increasing from 5.30 to 7.11.<\/p>\n

2025 will be Paco’s fourth season with the Club and his second in the Captain’s role, Paco said, “I’m super, super happy to be back for my fourth year. It has been three good years with very good people.<\/p>\n

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“I’m looking forward to being in the team again next year. It looks like it has got lots of potential – some new faces, some old faces – I’m very much looking forward to it.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I am proud to be named captain again and everybody saw how much I loved it this year and how much it improved my game.<\/em><\/p>\n

“April is just around the corner and I’m looking forward to seeing you all!”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Words and Images by Edinburgh Speedway<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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