"It was the experience of a lifetime and something I have dreamed about ever since I was a little kid. When I got the call-up, it was only two days before, and I was definitely starstruck and, of course, nervous." American Luke Becker enjoyed a brief sample of GP racing as an injury replacement last season – and now he’s keen for more.
LONG-ING FOR GLORY
"I still believe I can do it and be World Champion. I'm going to be going for it. I don’t feel any different from 10 years ago to be honest with you. I'm probably the fittest I've been in my life really." Britain's Andrew Appleton has high expectations of the forthcoming World Longtrack Series.
BIKES UNDER THE HAMMER
"We have got the best speedway collection in the world here and it's by far the most immaculate collection of bikes I’ve ever seen. Each one has been done to a very, very high standard." More than 100 vintage bikes from Ian Paterson's From Cinders to Shale museum are going to auction...
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE
SpeedQ&A: Ryan Douglas • Rules are Rules • Peterborough latest • Off the Beaten Track • Polish Scene • Team picture: Poole Pirates.