Berwick Bandits have had a number of captains in their 50-year history, but there is a general consensus that Australian Kevin Doolan is one of the best.
Victoria-born Doolan made his British debut for Belle Vue in 1999 and, two years later, switched to Division Two side Berwick.
He has also ridden for King’s Lynn, Glasgow, Leicester, Redcar and Ipswich Witches ns.
Tonight (6.30pm) Doolan hosts a Testimonial Meeting called a Big Day Out.
The event gets underway behind the Shielfield pits in the car park with Kevin’s Garden Party pre-show fun and games from 3.30pm.
Here fans can enjoy some food and drink and view the bikes taking part in the main show,
Games, face painting and the chance to meet the riders as they arrive to set up for racing will also be featured.
There will be a special “flat-track” racing competition, an oldies event for veteran riders including Chris Louis, a former England international and current Ipswich promoter, SXS racing as well as the Fair Dinkum Fours Championship starring 16 top riders.
Team Berwick will go to tapes against Team Belle Vue, Team Ipswich and Team King’s Lynn.
After racing and presentations the garden party resumes with double hog roasts and games.
Meanwhile, title-chasing Glasgow Tigers are in action at Newcastle Diamonds tomorrow (SUN, 6.30pm)
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