Sport In Profile UK Issue 02 | Page 42

EASTBOURNE EAGLES communication as you can with the supporters and never forget we are in the entertainment business. Speedway itself faces many challenges; particularly league speedway in the UK. The country has dropped down the “pecking order” of other European countries and we often come off second best when there are fixture clashes with matches on the continent. A sensible way forward needs to be found so that teams are not forever searching for guest replacements for stars who are riding elsewhere. Speedway fans want to see the top riders. Our main ambition has to be survival at the moment and having a team on track in 2015.” AQUASCAPERS 25 Years’ Experience. Delivering Beautiful Water Features To Enhance Your Property Wildlife Ponds - Lakes - Desilting - Jetties - Bridges Bank Stabilisation - Tree Surgery - Fencing Landscaping - Specialised Equipment & More. E:[email protected] T: 01580 753813 www.aquascapers.co.uk Speedway, the sport of 500cc bikes with no brakes and a smell you will never forget. My speedway life started as a baby in the pram at Rayleigh Weir but they closed and moved to Ryehouse. As life goes on I moved to London and went to Hackney where I met up with John Wainwright who was riding for Newcastle. I went on to help him in the pits when he moved back to Ryehouse, helping him with a little bit of sponsorship as well. I moved to Kent and had to support the eagles top flight speedway and a young Nickie Pederson. After a little while I started sponsoring heat13 through my business. I give the team steak when they get a maximum score. It is too big a club to close their gates so many great names have ridden for the club and with the new youth system they have many more to come.So long live the eagles. 42 ISSUE 02