Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTA Direct Cycle Speedway Club were in action on Sunday in Round 5 of the Northern Fours and Junior League series. A late switch saw the racing take place at Stockport, due to the continuing poor state of the Tameside track.

A & T started the day as leaders of the Northern Junior League, but had several riders unavailable for various reasons. However, the A & T riders who did turn out were all in inspired form. In the U-13 category, Becky Heslop won all four of her races to take the overall lead in the U-13 Grand Prix series. David Greenough enjoyed his best match to date, winning three races, with another tigerish performance from John Nuttall and a solid score from Chris Heslop. Przemek Binkowski raced unbeaten in the U-19 event, twice beating team mate Damien Hack, who was unbeaten by an opponent. So, a really tremendous performance from a small squad saw Astley & Tyldesley win the match overall to extend their lead at the top of the table, with two rounds remaining.

Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTA Direct 84 Bury 73 Sheffield 70 Hull 62 Tameside 24 Heckmondwike 0 Stoke 0.

Becky Heslop 16, Przemek Binkowski 16, David Greenough 14, John Nuttall 14, Damien Hack 14, Chris Heslop 10.

On Sunday, Astley & Tyldesley are at home against Sandwell in a Midlands / North League Division 2 match. The racing starts at 2 pm at the Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare Club, Meanley Road, Gin Pit, Astley, Gt. Manchester. Spectators are always welcome with admission and car parking free of charge.

Mike Hack

Astley & Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club Secretary

Tel. 01942 515341 (H) or 0161-793 3537 (W)