CYCLE SPEEDWAY: FOCUS on youth development has paid off for Coventry Sabres after the club made a big step towards securing its first ever British Youth and Junior League regional title.
After round three of the series at Hearsall Common, Coventry are now top of both tables.
In highly competitive fields, Coventry’s young riders shone and provided multiple winners in the opening rounds.
In the Under 8s A Final, Finn Yousen claimed runners up spot, his best achievement to date.
Unfortunately, team mate Jude Wilcockson fell attempting to pass eventual winner – Liam Wells of Leicester and had to settle for fourth place but still leads the standings.
Coventry’s Ronnie Wassall dominated the Under 10s again – and the pocket rocket looks to be one of the favourites for the national titles later in the season.
Tom Pearson, still a new rider to the sport after attending Coventry’s popular ‘Dirt Bike Club’ sessions at Bretford Playing Fields on Saturday mornings, secured another runners up place and continues to impress.
Wyatt Jacobs made his first appearance of the season in the U12s and took three wins on his way to A final qualification, where he finished fourth.
Ben Wells suffered his first defeat of the season in the U14s, finishing runner up – though he still leads the standings.
Elsewhere Cameron Gill continued to make rapid progress and made the A Final in the Under 18 category.
In a highly competitive race, which was re-started due to a high speed crash – Gill claimed third and a career best.
Nuneaton BMX were also represented by Markella Houli in the Girls category, while George Hunt entered the U14s to make their debuts.
Both riders have trained at Coventry’s popular ‘Club Night’ on Wednesday evenings at Hearsall Common.
Markella powered her way into the A Final where she claimed third spot.
With all GP scores from each rider adding to a final total to Coventry, the Godiva city club won their third round of three – meaning they are racing clear at the top of the table and are highly likely to win their first BYJL and Little League titles.
