PETERBOROUGH co-promoter Carl Johnson has announced that he is standing down from his role because of work commitments.
Panthers club owner Keith Chapman admitted: "This is a setback for the club, but we fully respect and understand Carl's decision and the reasons why. "Full-time jobs in speedway are few and far between and he has to get his priorities right. Much of the work Carl does at Peterborough is unseen by the general public, the hours he puts in are long on a race day and we are going to miss all that. "He has told us he will be with us when his work circumstances allow and help us when he can, but he has to stand aside from his official role. "I believe Peterborough Speedway owes Carl a massive debt of gratitude." "¢ Read the full story in today's Speedway Star.