Speedway news

FIM race director for World Speedway Grand Prix Phil Morris

'Speedway keeps saving me': Rider on getting back in the saddle after wife's death

Mavericks captain Scott Pegler (R) inside Peterborough's Jason (W) and Daniel (Y) King

Mavericks captain Scott Pegler (R) inside Peterborough's Jason (W) and Daniel (Y) King

Look: Speedway action in Newport from years past in these pictures from our archive

Former Newport Wasps rider Phil Morris (head shot by Taylor Lanning)

Former Newport Wasps rider Phil Morris (head shot by Taylor Lanning)

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The Gwent TV quiz show king and speedway legend in charge of with boosting the sport

Dick Bradley (fifth from left) with fellow Wasps Vic White, Geoff Penniket, Jon Erskine, Alby Golden, Peter Vandenberg and Ray Harris

Dick Bradley (fifth from left) with fellow Wasps Vic White, Geoff Penniket, Jon Erskine, Alby Golden, Peter Vandenberg and Ray Harris

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Legendary former Newport Wasp Bradley dies aged 97

KO cup winning team 2011. Jason Doyle missing. Picture shared by Dixie Dean

KO cup winning team 2011. Jason Doyle missing. Picture shared by Dixie Dean

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End of an era: 10 years on from the demolition of Newport's speedway stadium

TITLE CHANCE: Jason Doyle, pictured during his Newport Wasps days

TITLE CHANCE: Jason Doyle, pictured during his Newport Wasps days

Former Wasps star Doyle on cusp of world speedway crown

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IT'S OVER: Newport speedway closed down

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Newport Wasps co-promoter calls it a day

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David shows Howe it's done - again

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LEIGH LANHAM SAYS: New Year event sure to be Classic

TRIBUTE: The late Tim Stone, who created the New Year Classic

TRIBUTE: The late Tim Stone, who created the New Year Classic

Classic dedicated to late Newport promoter

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Lemon squeezed into New Year Classic line-up

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Fab four ready for New Year classic

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Wasps exchange Aussies

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Wasps poised to name new-look team

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Relief for fans as Wasps officials confirm they'll compete next season

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Newport Speedway pull plug on Hornets

WORTHY WINNERS: Charlie Gjedde (left) and Leigh Lanham (centre) were named Wasps rider of the season and team man of the year respectively while Todd Kurtz (right) was the Hornets’ rider of the season

WORTHY WINNERS: Charlie Gjedde (left) and Leigh Lanham (centre) were named Wasps rider of the season and team man of the year respectively while Todd Kurtz (right) was the Hornets’ rider of the season

Gjedde and Lanham scoop top awards

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Wasps finish 2011 season fifth

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Hornets end season by beating champions

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Wasps fourth after home victory

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Gjedde in for Wasps

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Wasps and Hornets aim to end on a high

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Wasps return for dashing Dane Gjedde

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Wasps lose, but earn vital point

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Wasps bid to steal points from Bandits

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Wasps aim to finish on a high

Last chance to save the Wasps

Last chance to save the Wasps

Last chance to save the Wasps

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Sensational Aspegren powers Wasps win

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Wasps aim to finish season in top four

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Wasps beaten twice

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Wasps beaten

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Wasps in double-header action in Glasgow

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Wasps move up to seventh

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Wasps to receive silverware

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Wasps win again

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Wasps washed out, Hornets lose

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LEIGH LANHAM SAYS: Cup victory was a team effort

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Wasps and Hornets in Saturday-night action

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Wasps win in Scotland

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Wasps reign supreme

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Wasps lift cup

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Wasps' seek cup win

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Wasps tame Tigers

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Wasps up for the cup

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LEIGH LANHAM SAYS: It's a massive weekend

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Wasps won't be overawed

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Doyle stars for the Wasps

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No title for Wasps pair

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Wasps pair in title bid

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Hornets beaten

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Wasps sting Scorpions

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It’s crunch time for the Wasps

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Wasps lose Swedish star - and meeting