LINE-UPS have been declared for the opening meeting of the season at the Pidcock Motorcycles Arena, Beaumont Park on Thursday.
The Watling JCB Lions kick off the 2024 campaign with a clash with Belle Vue, who won the title two years ago and track a very familiar team with just two changes from last year.
Australian star Brady Kurtz and British Champion Dan Bewley lead the Aces’ attack, whilst at reserve they include former Lions racer Connor Mountain.
Lions boss Stewart Dickson has elected to pair Richard Lawson with captain Max Fricke in the No.1/No.2 combination with Sam Masters and Luke Becker teaming up in the middle-order, meaning Ryan Douglas slots in at No.5.
A full preview of the meeting will be available following press and practice on Wednesday.
WATLING JCB LIONS
1 Max Fricke (c) 8.98
2 Richard Lawson 6.41
3 Sam Masters 7.13
4 Luke Becker 7.03
5 Ryan Douglas 7.14
6 Drew Kemp (r) 3.03
7 Joe Thompson (r) RS
TM Stewart Dickson
BELLE VUE ATPI ACES
1 Brady Kurtz (c) 8.51
2 Norick Blodorn 5.83
3 Jaimon Lidsey 7.86
4 Ben Cook 6.00
5 Dan Bewley 8.00
6 Connor Mountain (r) 3.52
7 Connor Bailey (r) RS
TM Mark Lemon
