Connor Bailey, Workington Comets’ star number one from this year’s return to speedway at Northside, is to stay with Belle Vue in the Sports Insure Premiership.
The British Under-21 Champion came into the Aces’ line-up in mid-season to replace the injured Jake Mulford, and after a spectacular crash on his debut at Wolverhampton he quickly adapted to life in the top-flight.
Bailey, a huge success too in the National Development League with the Comets, said: “It wasn’t exactly the flying start I was hoping to get off to!
“But I bounced back quite nicely, pun unintended, and I must’ve been doing something right for Mark Lemon to invite me back into the team next year.
“This is a huge opportunity. I had a lot of fingers in a lot of pies last year and I don’t see this season being any different. I want to be the best and having track time is what makes the difference.
“I feel like this could be my breakout year. I’ve established a level for myself now and I want to push those boundaries to further improve myself.”
Meanwhile another former Comet, Sheffield captain Kyle Howarth will celebrate his testimonial in the opening fixture of the season at Owlerton.
The event will take place on Thursday, March 14 (7.30pm) as the 2024 Tru Plant Tigers take on a World Select.
Said Howarth: “It’s a great honour to be granted a Testimonial and I want to thank the Sheffield promotion for allowing me to host my meeting at Owlerton.
“I’ve had a great time at Sheffield over the years and hopefully this season we can retain the league title for all the loyal Tigers fans.
“I have already started sorting details out for the meeting and I can promise you there will be some star names and lots of entertainment on the night.
“I have a good team of people working with me behind the scenes and we will release more news as soon as we can. I’m hoping all the fans turn out in numbers and have a great night.”
