The new season is underway, Scott Nicholls winning the Ben Fund Bonanza at Leicester on Sunday.
TEARS OF A CROWN
As title-defending Poole boss Middleditch aims for trophy No. 26, he admits he almost walked away from the job he loves a broken man.
BEN AT TEN
Crowd-pleaser Ben Barker begins his third term in Redcar colours this weekend with his own testimonial meeting.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE
• Potted History of the British Championship talks to Danny King, Tai Woffinden and Barry Briggs • World Ice Racing – report and pictures from Inzell • Off the Beaten Track • News from around the British Leagues.
