Maryport speedway star Dan Bewley had to withdraw from Belle Vue’s meeting with Oxford due to a back injury.
But Belle Vue overcame his absence to record a 53-37 win in the Premiership.
Bewley won his opening ride at the National Speedway Stadium but then took no further part due to the injury – with his team-mates still reeling off a succession of race wins in his absence.
Skipper Brady Kurtz collected a 14+1 paid maximum including a brilliant Heat 15 where he came from the back, whilst Jaimon Lidsey (16) was only denied a full house in that final race.
The visitors were limited to two race wins from Francis Gusts and guest Dan Thompson, with former Aces rider Charles Wright top-scoring on nine.
Aces manager Mark Lemon said: “It was a bit of a worry in the morning. I had a couple of phone calls that made me pull my hair out.
“Jaimon had an issue with traffic in Poland, he and his family were coming over and they missed their flight. Then Norick (Blodorn) was struggling with injury, he was not too keen on racing. So he did an amazing job to perform like he did.
“To then lose Dan after one race after jarring his back, he was in considerable pain, I was wondering what next. But these boys rallied. The resolve they showed with grit and determination was outstanding. “
