Speedway – Anniversary skid for Monarchs

Revved-up and raring to go, Edinburgh Monarchs 2018. Picture by Nigel Duncan Media

Glasgow Tigers entertain Workington Comets on Friday (tapes-up 7pm) in the Championship Shield.

Also on Friday, Edinburgh Monarchs stage a 70th Anniversary Challenge featuring Edinburgh against Monarchs Champions (tapes-up 7.30pm).

Meanwhile, Bandits boss Scott Courtney believes the SGB Championship club have a well-balanced side this season.

The Borders club roar into action on Saturday when they entertain Monarchs in the Championship Shield (tapes-up 7pm).

Bandits’ co-promoter Courtney believes team spirit will be a key factor this season.

He said: “Myself and brother Jamie have committed to a balanced looking side with lots of room for progress and a real camaraderie amongst the boys in the camp.”