SPEEDWAY NEWS - 20.12.05
20 December 2005 - British Speedway Promoters Association

SPEEDWAY 1

WORLD Champion Tony Rickardsson is returning to the Elite League to ride for Oxford.
The Swede has agreed a deal with the Cheetahs which will see him compete for the first six weeks of the season before concentrating on his Grand Prix campaign.
Oxford promoter Aaron Lanney said: ''Tony is the ultimate professional and to have him ride for me in my first season is something very special.''

SPEEDWAY 2

AMERICAN star Billy Hamill has completed his move to Wolverhampton in a loan deal with Midlands rivals Coventry.
Hamill, a Monmore Green track specialist, will form a strong top three with Peter Karlsson and Fredrik Lindgren for the Black Country club.
He said: ''I''ve always had great respect for Wolverhampton as a club and I''m very proud to be a part of it all.''

SPEEDWAY 3

POOLE have completed their team for next year by retaining club asset Greg Walasek in their middle order.
Walasek returned to the Wimborne Road line-up late last season and impressed enough to be given a full season in 2006.
Pirates co-promoter Matt Ford said: ''Greg is a seasoned competitor at all levels of racing and is respected as such by everyone in the Elite League.''

SPEEDWAY 4

SWINDON have signed Polish star Sebastian Ulamek on loan from Wolverhampton.
Ulamek, a former Grand Prix rider, was part of Coventry''s title-winning squad in 2005 and Robins boss Alun Rossiter feels his 6.29 average represents a bargain.
He said: ''This must rank as the signing of the winter. His experience counts for a lot and he will add strong top end support to Leigh Adams and Lee Richardson.''

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