SPEEDWAY NEWS - 20.12.04
20 December 2004 - British Speedway Promoters Association

ARENA Essex are to keep their current identity - by public demand! Club boss Ronnie Russell was considering changing the name of the Hammers to Thurrock to give the club a more local presence.

He said: ''Both supporters and sponsors have inundated me begging me to keep the name Arena Essex. This story has created a massive amount of interest and I simply could not ignore the view of our fans.''

SWINDON have pulled off the surprise signing of French international Sebastian Tressarieau. He joins the Robins after a successful spell with the Isle of Wight where he won both the Premier League Knockout Cup and Young Shield. Robins boss Alun Rossiter said: ''Seb is very keen and has an important part to play within our team plans for next season. I feel sure he can do a good job for us.''

SAM Ermolenko is attracting plenty of interest from Elite League clubs - as he appears to be putting retirement plans on hold. The 1993 world champion enjoyed an impressive 2004 with Wolverhampton but is now available. Wolves boss Chris Van Straaten said: ''We have given permission to a couple of clubs to speak to Sam but it''s not down to me to reveal who they are at this stage.''

CONFERENCE side Carmarthen are working on pulling in sponsorship to help ensure the club''s immediate future. The Dragons have plenty of admirers throughout the sport but crowd levels make it difficult for club officials to make it pay. Chairman Nigel Meakins said: ''We have several eggs in different baskets and we would like nothing more than to declare our intention to race next year at the meeting of all clubs.''

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