{"id":3985,"date":"2026-01-11T09:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T09:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedwayhub.com\/?p=3985"},"modified":"2026-01-11T09:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T09:12:18","slug":"craig-cook-signs-for-the-workington-comets-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedwayhub.com\/craig-cook-signs-for-the-workington-comets-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Craig Cook signs for the Workington Comets for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Workington Speedway are delighted to confirm the return of 2024 captain, Craig Cook, for the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>After spending last season with the Berwick Bandits, the former Grand Prix competitor and British Champion makes a welcome comeback to Northside, strengthening a side aiming for success this season.<\/p>\n<p>Cook rejoins the GT Tyres Comets alongside 2024 teammate Tate Zischke, as well as joining new number one Jonas Jeppesen and Vinnie Foord, adding proven top-end firepower.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old from Cleator Moor has already stepped up his preparations for 2026, vowing to make sure that he and the GT Tyres Comets will be in the hunt for silverware.<\/p>\n<p>The GT Tyres Comets reached the play-offs with Cook as captain in 2024, despite the latter end of his season hindered by a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n<p>Workington Speedway promoter Andrew Bain said:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Cookie back for 2026, he missed out a team place with us last year as we tried a different approach to team building &#8211; but he\u2019s back with us this season and I know on his day, he can beat anyone in the league.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAlthough he won\u2019t start as number one, I know he\u2019ll be determined to get back there, and he\u2019ll want to rival Jonas for top spot \u2014 which is a good thing. Healthy competition within the team drives everyone on, and if the riders push each other to higher levels, it can only be a bonus for the team and for the fans.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Craig rejoins the GT Tyres Comets in 2026 on a starting average of 7.99 (including reduction).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Words and Images by Workington Speedway<\/strong><\/p>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4991349668748061\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4991349668748061\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6376928783\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Workington Speedway are delighted to confirm the return of 2024 captain, Craig Cook, for the 2026 campaign. After spending last season with the Berwick Bandits, the former Grand Prix competitor and British Champion makes a welcome comeback to Northside, strengthening a side aiming for success this season. 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