Monarchs Academy have unveiled a new-look National Development League (NDL) side and it includes female racer Anika Loftus who is making her debut in UK Speedway.
Scott Wilson, the club’s team manager, stressed Anika, who has been riding and racing motorbikes since she was seven, is there on merit.
Queensland-based Anika (picture courtesy of Edinburgh Monarchs) is the sister of current Monarchs team member Jordy, her younger brother, and she is one of four new faces for the the club along with Vinnie Foord, Jamie Halder and Ben Whalley.
Jordy Loftus will continue along with Connor Coles and Dayle Wood who also return from the side which finished as runners-up last year.
Wilson added: “We have a growing female fan base and this signing, particularly for the young girls in our support, is a wonderful thing.
“Of course, Anika is here on merit. She has shown enough promise back home in Australia to convince us that she is deserving of an opportunity at this level.”
He added: “She’s super excited to be part of the club and, knowing her personality, I am certain she is going to be a real asset in so many ways.”
