Fen Tigers Hit The Trophy Trail

After a successful opening meeting victory the Mildenhall Fen Tigers proudly sponsored by Manchetts Rescue and Recovery start their 2019 National Trophy campaign with two meetings in two days this week at the Isle of Wight (Thursday) and Plymouth (Friday).

The Fen Tigers will be operating rider replacement in both meetings for the injured Sam Bebee, whilst in Danny Ayres absence on Friday, Kent’s Anders Rowe steps in to cover at number one. Team Manager Malcolm Vasey was keen to stress the importance of a fast start in a four team National Trophy group., he said “I was pleased with our performance on Sunday overall but we will need to step up against two decent sides on their home tracks. With only six fixtures in the group we must be looking to secure some points from this trip ahead of the reverse fixture with the Isle of Wight on Sunday.

We will be without Danny Ayres on Friday as he is riding for Scunthorpe in the Championship, but in Anders Rowe we have a strong guest with recent good form at Plymouth. His twelve points in Kent’s recent defeat there was an impressive return”

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Fen Tigers Move To Cover Bebee Absence

Following the news that ever popular Mildenhall Fen Tiger Sam Bebee could be facing some considerable time on the sidelines following a freak accident last weekend the Suffolk side have moved swiftly to bring in Bebee’s team mate from last season, Matt Marson subject to BSPA approval.

Marson who was unlucky to miss out on a place in the National League for the start of this season will join his new team mates on the 29th April, until which time the Fen Tigers will operate rider replacement.

Bebee who was left nursing back and rib injuries after the fall is now back home and recovering but at this early stage it is difficult to fully assess when he will return.

Fen Tigers General Manager Phil Kirk said “Sam’s injury was a massive down on what had been an excellent weekend for the club and we are pleased to hear he is now back home with his family. If ever a rider deserves some good fortune it is Sam. On hearing the prognosis, we have quickly assessed our options on who could cover Sam’s absence and it was clear Matt was by far the best available for the club moving forward.

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Fen Tigers Race To Convincing Opening Victory

The Mildenhall Fen Tigers proudly sponsored by Manchetts Rescue and Recovery raced to a convincing victory against a Poultec select side in the Suffolk sunshine this afternoon.

Twelve heat winners suggest’s a one sided affair but there was plenty of exciting racing to entertain a good crowd basking in the heat of the afternoon. Captain Danny 8Y7R3TAyres raced to an impeccable five ride maximum, but it was down at reserve where Macauley Leek and 15 year old Elliot Kelly captivated the home support with five race wins between them. Kelly showed true Northern grit to bounce back from a couple of falls to look super smooth in two heat wins, whilst Leek after crashing in his first ride reeled off three very impressive victories. With the engine room of Wallinger, Edwards and Brooks also scoring good points all afternoon it was just the start new Team Manager Malcolm Vasey had hoped for.

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