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More recently, the experienced racer has spent the past six seasons competing for Scunthorpe in the Championship, while also gaining management experience with the combined Scunthorpe\/Sheffield NDL side and stepping in for Lynn boss Rob Lyon during a Premiership home win over Oxford last season.<\/p>\n<p>Now returning to the NDL in a racing role, Lambert\u2019s appointment serves a dual purpose. It provides the vastly experienced racer with additional track time as he looks to rebound from a difficult 2025 campaign, while also adding proven leadership and heat-leader strength to a Young Stars side preparing for what is expected to be one of the strongest NDL seasons in years.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the King\u2019s Lynn Speedway website, Lambert explained how the move came about and why it appeals to him at this stage of his career, admitting he is eager for the extra meetings and the chance to both compete and mentor younger riders within the team. He also stressed his commitment to racing all fixtures and embracing the challenge ahead as a rider-coach.<\/p>\n<p>Young Stars manager Jason Pipe acknowledged that the signing may surprise some, but insisted Lambert\u2019s inclusion was key to building a competitive side within the newly agreed points limit. Pipe told the club website that Lambert\u2019s experience, professionalism, and leadership qualities made him the ideal choice to captain the team and guide its younger members, drawing comparisons with successful rider-coach roles he has worked with previously.<\/p>\n<p>Pipe added that while there is no pressure on Lambert to deliver big scores every week, his presence alone is expected to lift the entire team, both on and off the track, and he believes his influence could be worth several points per meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Lambert becomes the fourth confirmed signing for the Young Stars, joining Jake Mulford, Kenzie Cossey, and Ollie Binns, with further team news expected to follow shortly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature Image courtesy of Kings Lynn 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>KING\u2019S LYNN have confirmed a popular return to the club with Simon Lambert set to line up as captain and rider-coach of the Young Stars in the National Development League. 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