BELLE VUE boss Mark Lemon has warned of the “dark horses” who can win the prestigious Peter Craven Memorial.
The ATPI Aces kick off their new season in just 32 days at the National Speedway Stadium with their traditional individual classic on March 18.
Previous winners of the event are a who’s who of speedway superstars including Ivan Mauger, Ole Olsen, Peter Collins, Jason Crump, Billy Hamill, Greg Hancock, Jason Doyle, Leigh Adams, Scott Nicholls, Chris Harris and Chris Morton.
A year ago Doyle made history by becoming the first rider to win the title four-times.
Belle Vue revealed today that big names former winner Dan Bewley, World No.2 Freddie Lindgren, Max Fricke and Luke Becker are the first quarter of the field announced.
He said: “We don’t do anything by halves at Belle Vue. It’s go big or go home, and I’m very excited about the field we have put together for this year’s Peter Craven Memorial.
“Each of the four riders we have announced today are more than just big names in the sport. They have skills and talent befitting their international reputation.
“We are privileged at Belle Vue to enjoy such world class racing each week from our ATPI Aces, and it only makes sense that we start off by welcoming some of the best riders in the world to this track.
“Dan [Bewley] knows what it’s like to win this meeting and he is a powerful force at home, but nothing is set in stone and in the past there have been many dark horses in this event.
“I’m sure supporters will be extremely happy with these guys to kick things off and we can’t wait to share the rest of the field.”
Words by Holeshot Media.
Images by Taylor Lanning.