SPEEDWAY: NEWS AND FIXTURES 17.10.06
17 October 2006 - British Speedway Promoters Association

SPEEDWAY 1

POOLE edged through to the Craven Shield Final with a thrilling win over rivals Reading and Swindon at Smallmead.
Pirates boss Neil Middleditch said: ''This is a great result for us and our fans as it gives us a great chance of redeeming what has been a poor season for us.
''Now that we are in the final, it would be really pleasing to go all the way and pick up the silverware.''

SPEEDWAY 2

COVENTRY can look forward to a second Cup Final appearance this season after reaching the Craven Shield Final.
They overcame Belle Vue and Peterborough in the semi-final, finishing second on the night at Kirkmanshulme Lane to protect the lead they took into the meeting.
Bees co-boss Peter Oakes said: ''We were a little sloppy early on and had a team meeting at the halfway stage to remind everyone what we needed to do.''

SPEEDWAY 3

WOLVERHAMPTON have won the race to sign teenage sensation Tai Woffinden on a full contract.
Woffinden, the son of former rider Rob, has attracted the interest of a host of clubs throughout the year.
Said Tai: ''Talking to people respected by my dad, we have been told nothing but good things about Wolverhampton and what a great club they are with a great management, supporters and stadium.''

FIXTURE UPDATE

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18:
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL 2nd leg: King''s Lynn v Rye House 7.30
CONFERENCE SHIELD: Stoke v Sittingbourne OFF

THURSDAY OCTOBER 19:
CHALLENGE: Swindon v Rest of the World 7.30
YORKSHIRE CUP: Sheffield v Hull 7.45
SOUTH TEES SILVER HELMET: Redcar 7.30

FRIDAY OCTOBER 20:
CRAVEN SHIELD FINAL: Coventry v Poole v Eastbourne 8pm
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE: King''s Lynn v Peterborough 7.30
CONFERENCE LEAGUE PLAY-OFF FINAL 2nd leg: Plymouth v Scunthorpe 7.30

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