EXCITING NEW BOY JAN IN THE BONANZA, FIELD COMPLETE
Latest News Wednesday 3rd July 2024, 9:00am
Young Czech Jan Kvech has made a major impression both in the Grand Prix series and his outings in the UK for King's Lynn, and the organisers of the Ben Fund Bonanza are very happy to have secured his participation in the restaging of the event at Workington on 14th July.
SRBF Chairman Paul Ackroyd comments "I went to Birmingham last week to check whether Freddie Lindgren was still available for the restaging, but unfortunately he can't do it. However Jan Kvech quickly offered to take up the position! I've seen his early meetings in the UK at King's Lynn and Birmingham and also last weekend's Grand Prix where he did well. I've been impressed each time. He's a lovely lad to talk to also."
There's more good news because two further top class performers have joined the field, namely Charles Wright and Adam Ellis, both former British Champions (bringing the number of ex-British Champions to four!) We thank Charles and Adam for coming in at short notice. Craig Cook and Danny King of course are also former double Bonanza winners, with Ben Barker also a Bonanza Champion.
Ackroyd commented "We are very happy with the field we have, including two flamboyant members of Team USA as well, I'm sure there will be plenty of eyes on them."
A sad reminder of the importance of the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund arrived on Monday night with the injuries sustained by Tate Zische at Belle Vue. The young Aussie has taken the UK by storm this year and had also agreed to ride in the Bonanza prior to his accident. Everyone associated with the SRBF sends him every good wish for a speedy recovery.
The full field is:
1. Justin Sedgmen (Edinburgh/Birmingham)
2. Dan Bewley (Belle Vue)
3. Craig Cook (Workington/Leicester)
4. Kyle Howarth (Scunthorpe/Sheffield)
5. Antti Vuolas (Workington)
6. Norick Blodorn (Belle Vue)
7. Charles Wright (Redcar/Oxford)
8. Paul Starke (Glasgow)
9. Gino Manzares (USA)
10. Simon Lambert (Scunthorpe)
11. Alex Martin (USA)
12. Adam Ellis (Ipswich)
13. Ben Barker (Plymouth)
14. Danny King (Redcar / Ipswich)
15. Lewis Kerr (Berwick)
16. Jan Kvech (King's Lynn)
A reminder also that Dan Bewley's 2023 Team GB Race Suit will be auctioned on the day after being re-donated by the previous winner.
There are sponsorships for several of the riders still available. Opportunities can be discussed with SRBF Secretary Stephanie Babb on 07901 976912 or email benfundbonanza@yahoo.com
