On Sunday, Wednesfield proudly hosted the opening round of the Midland League, with a fantastic day of cycle speedway from start to finish.
The day began with racing for our junior riders, and it was brilliant to see so many youngsters taking part and continuing to improve as the season progresses. The future is certainly looking bright for the club. With Junior National League fixtures taking place across the country and individual events still to come at Wednesfield later this year, our juniors are looking in great shape to make their mark.
At 1pm, attention turned to the main event as the Wednesfield Aces welcomed the mighty Birmingham, who arrived with their strong squad following their recent Open Club Championship success. Our riders rose to the challenge and produced an outstanding performance, leading by the narrowest of margins at the halfway stage. Despite a determined effort, Birmingham showed their class in the second half to edge ahead and take the victory.
While the result didn't quite go our way, it was another excellent day's racing with plenty of close, exciting heats that showcased everything that's great about cycle speedway. Wednesfield once again proved to be fantastic hosts, providing a well-run event enjoyed by approximately 40 riders and everyone in attendance.
A huge thank you goes to all of the volunteers who made the day possible. Special thanks to Bob Price for refereeing, Kevin Turley for expertly running the pits and Wayne Tipton for keeping everyone entertained and informed on the microphone.
Next Sunday, the Midland League heads to Coventry, where the Wednesfield Aces take on Leicester. We wish the team the very best of luck and look forward to another exciting afternoon of racing
