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Speedway, Face Painting And Family Fun Returns To Ryde's Smallbrook Stadium

Speedway returns to Ryde's Smallbrook Stadium tonight (Thursday) as riders compete in the annual Best Pairs tournament.

There will also be races from the Flat Track riders, family entertainment and face-painting.

In the speedway event, the six pairs each have their own team name and a sponsor who will act as their team manager for the night.

With several Smallbrook track specialists on show, organisers are promising a "fascinating evening". 

The line-up is expected to be as follows:

Team 1 – Surrey Sliders – Danno Verge & Kelsey Dugard

Team 2 – Leonard Daniels Lions – Rhys Naylor & Chad Wirtzfeld

Team 3 – A.R.H Heathens – Connor Coles & James Laker

Team 4 – London Loonies Juniors – George Congreve & Jamie Sealey

Team 5 – Red Spanner Racing – Ben Morley (pictured) & Morgan Williams

Team 6 – Richardson Racing – Henry Atkins & Chris Watts

Meanwhile, organisers have thanked those who have contributed to collections for injured rider Chris Mackett, who was airlifted to hospital earlier this month. So far £700 has been raised.

Tonight, gates open at 5.15 pm. The rider parade takes place at 6.45 pm, and tapes up at 7.00 pm.

Drinks and refreshments will be available from either The Retreat snack bar or in The Premier Lounge throughout.

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