Poole boss Neil Middleditch says he “never gets tired of winning” after taking the BSN Series trophy with a 40-point aggregate over Scunthorpe.
The Pirates duly wrapped up defending their title with a 57-33 win over the Scorpions.
The victory was officially secured with four races remaining.
Middleditch said: “It’s always nice to win a trophy.
“This competition started in the early weeks of the season, and I was just pleased that we had a good racing surface tonight with the weather being kind.
“I love winning trophies with Poole.
“I didn’t do too well as a rider but as a manager, it has not been too bad.
“I love the job.
“I’ve been doing it for a long time now and I never get tired of winning.”
Richard Lawson completed an unbeaten performance across the tie with another 14+1 paid maximum, and captain, Ben Cook, returned from injury with a 12-point maximum from four rides.
The Scorpions were left depleted with Kyle Howarth absent after the birth of his son, along with fellow heat-leader, Michael Palm Toft being sidelined.
Simon Lambert top scored for the away team with 8+1 and their two race wins were taken by guest reserve, Jake Mulford.
Scorpions promoter, Rob Godfrey, said: “We tried to bring back a bit of respectability back into the scoreline tonight, and we did the best we could with the tools we had.
“Guests are very hard to find at this stage of the season, and our thanks to Jake and Leon Flint for coming in and trying their hardest, which they did, as did all the boys.
“When we reflect on this season, we will realise that we’ve had a pretty good season, reaching the semi-finals of all three main competitions, and got as far as the Final in the case of the BSN Series.”
Poole Pirates next face Oxford Cheetahs in the Cab Direct Championship Play Offs Grand Final on Saturday at Oxford Stadium.
Words by Freya Taylor.
Images by Taylor Lanning.