Whitwam retains Grand Prix northern junior title

Heckmondwike Cycle Speedway's Tom Whitwam.

Heckmondwike cycle speedway riders travelled to Bury for their final round in the Northern Fours League last Sunday.

Heckmondwike managed to avoid bottom spot in the table by one point, despite utilising junior Tom Whitwam, pictured right, on the senior team and newcomer John Mawby as reserve.

Racing was fast with its usual thrills and spills as one heat saw Stockport rider Matt Lush take a nasty tumble, fracturing his collar bone in the process with Tom Whitwam just avoiding the carnage.

Mawby made his debut for the Division Two team and despite taking a tumble, carried on and scored 15 points making him joint winner on the day.

Fours League result: Bury Meteors 39, Heckmondwike 26, Hull 25, Stockport 56, Astley & Tyldesley 33, Bury Comets 49.

Heckmondwike scores: Justin Naylor 4, Mick Knowles 8, Richard Wells 9, Tom Whitwam 3, John Mawby 2.

n Heckmondwike’s Peter Bradbury made his debut for the Under-13s and scored a respectable five points in his first competitive race.

n Tom Whitwam won the Northern Under-13s Grand Prix for the second year running, while he finished second overall in Britain.

Under-13s scores: Peter Bradbury 5, Will Naylor 12, Tom Whitwam 14.

Under-10s Junior Grand Prix results: Bella Naylor 12, Harvey Wells 12.

n Heckmondwike continue their Wednesday night club sessions at Firth Park, opposite Morrison’s petrol station, from 7.30pm to 9pm.

For more information on joining the team call Justin Naylor on 01924507629, email jusy [email protected] or visit the club’s Facebook page.