No Brakes, No Fear. The Official British Speedway Podcast

The final episode for 2024, Ian Brannan is joined by British legend Kelvin Tatum to look ahead to 2025 in British and GP Speedway. We know most of the Premiership lineups already, plus get Kelvin's verdict on some of the big changes coming to Speedway GP in 2025 including new look qualifying and final races. Plus we have a rundown of the teams so far in the Championship and National League too. To hear more of Kelvin's thoughts search out "Tatum Talks Speedway", Kelvin's own official podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Brannan is joined by Redcar team manager Gavin Parr & BSN & Berwick announcer & former rider Greg Blair to look back on 2024 in the Cab Direct Championship. A year dominated by the Pirates, but every side played their part in the action on and off track..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 in British Speedway is now in the history books, but who will go down as the winner and losers, and what can we expect from 2025? Dave Rowe and Ryan Guest join Ian Brannan's to discuss all 2024 had to offer in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We celebrate the Poole Pirates' triumphant victory in the Cab Direct Championship. Relive the excitement as the Pirates clinch their third league title in four years, overcoming the Oxford Cheetahs in a nail-biting finale. Join us as we hear from Poole Pirates' skipper Ben Cook and team manager Neil Middleditch AND rider Zach Cook, who share insights on their journey to victory and the camaraderie that fuels their success. With the Knockout Cup final against Oxford still to come, the Pirates aim for a treble. Dive into the world of British Speedway with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belle Vue Aces are the 2024 ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Champions! In this episode we hear from Mark Lemon, Brady Kurtz, and Dan Bewley. Plus a special interview with co owner Robin Southwell after what has been an incredible week for the Aces. Not only claiming a league title, but also securing a 2nd British GP at the National Speedway Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ian Brannan is joined by 15 year old British Speedway sensation Will Cairns, recently crowned 500cc British Youth Champion, shattering records along the way both here and in European competition! Racing for the Belle Vue Colts in the NDL Will has just gained his first official league average of the rather impressive 10.22. In this podcast he talks about teaming up with Greg Hancock as his mentor, and ahead to 2025 where right now he is already one of the most in demand riders with offers from all across Europe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we head into the silverware stage of the season we are joined by a rider who could yet bag 4 trophies. Ben Cook joins us as he prepares for the 2nd leg of Belle Vue Aces semi against Sheffield, with Leicester facing the winners. He's also got 3 cup finals to look forward to with Poole Pirates who could end the season with a treble! Plus there's reaction from the first leg of the semi finals in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership between Leicester and Ipswich! British Speedway, Rowe Motor Oil Premiership, Bellevue Aces, Sheffield Tigers, Leicester Lions, Speedway Playoffs, Ben Cook, Chris Holder, Josh Pickering, Championship League Riders Championship, Speedway Podcast, Speedway Interviews, Speedway Analysis, Speedway Fixtures, Speedway Results, Speedway Riders, Speedway Teams, Speedway Finals, Speedway Championships, Speedway News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3X World Champion, and Sheffield Tigers star TAI WOFFINDEN joins us on this weeks episode for an exclusive interview! Talking his season ending injury, the lengths the World's top riders go to in their quest for speed, and a look ahead to Sheffield's chances in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Playoffs. Plus we preview Tai's end of season UK tour with Wolves legend Peter Adams, which is sure to be an equally insightful and entertaining night of speedway stories..! All tickets are priced at £15 each, plus a £1.50 booking fee surcharge per ticket, and can be purchased via: https://portal.offbeattickets.com/o/Woffinden However, in addition for the Wolverhampton show, a limited number of VIP tickets will be available for £25 which includes a professional, framed, signed photograph with Tai plus early entrance and priority seating. Official Tai Woffinden merchandise will also be available to purchase at each event. DATES & VENUES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 – BERWICK (7pm doors, 8pm start) The Black & Gold, TD15 2EF SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 – BURY ST EDMUNDS (7pm doors, 8pm start) Hunter Club, IP33 3PH MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 – KING’S LYNN (7pm doors, 8pm start) Adrian Flux Arena, PE34 3AG TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 – OXFORD (7pm doors, 8pm start) Oxford Stadium, OX4 6LJ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 – WOLVERHAMPTON (7pm doors, 8pm start) Cleveland Arms, WV1 2QN (PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY FOR OVER 18s ONLY) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 – SHEFFIELD (7pm doors, 8pm start) OEC Sheffield, S6 2DE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 – WORKINGTON (7pm doors, 8pm start) Marchon Sports & Social, CA28 7TE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 – SCUNTHORPE (6pm doors, 7pm start) Redbourn Sports & Social, DN16 1NU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sheffield Tigers have taken the lead against the Ipswich Witches with impressive performances from Jack Holder and Josh Pickering, both securing 18-point maximums. We also catch up with Ipswich Witches rider Jordan Jenkins, who shares his thoughts on the upcoming second leg of the Premiership Knockout Cup final and the playoff battles ahead with both Ipswich and the Oxford Cheetahs in the Cab Direct Championship. Chris Louis discusses the challenges of finding replacements for key riders like Jason Doyle and Emil Sayfutdinov. Get ready for an action-packed episode filled with insights, interviews, and all the latest news from British Speedway! British Speedway, Sheffield Tigers, Ipswich Witches, Rowe Motor Oil Premiership, Knockout Cup, Jack Holder, Josh Pickering, Chris Louis, Jason Doyle, Emil Sayfutdinov, Jordan Jenkins, Oxford Cheetahs, Cab Direct Championship, Speedway Playoffs, Bsn Speedway, Premiership Knockout Cup Final, Speedway Riders, Speedway Fixtures, Speedway Interviews, British Speedway Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As he prepares to celebrate his testimonial at Poole Speedway, we are joined by Pirate's number 1, and Leicester Lions star Richard Lawson. We also have reaction from Monday's action in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, including an injury update from Ipswich manager Richie Hawkins. And we have a round up from the Cab Direct Championship including reaction from Plymouth as the Gladiator's playoff hopes were torpedoed by the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British speedway legend and Eurosport commentator Kelvin Tatum joins us to unpick the action at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, as Dan Bewley claimed his second British SGP title in 3 years, and Robert Lambert moved to 2nd in the World Championship standings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a huge week for British Speedway, with a crammed programme of domestic action and the biggest UK speedway meeting of the year, the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain in Cardiff! Joining us is a man at the centre of it all, Premiership CEO and FIM SGP Race Director Phil Morris! He discusses the significance of the British Grand Prix at the Principality Stadium and the importance of fan support for its continued success. The episode also features an in-depth interview with Phil Morris, touching on the impact of social media in promoting the sport, and why 2025 is set to see British Speedway move to another level. Plus there is reaction from the recent action in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ian Brannan is joined by Leicester Lions and Berwick Bandits team manager Stewart Dickson. We dive into the action at the Adrian Flux Arena where the Kings Lynn Stars were bested by the Leicester Lions, featuring insights from Leicester’s team manager Stewart Dickson and Kings Lynn's Rob Lyon. We also cover the Belle Vue Aces' victory over the Birmingham Brummies, with reactions from Nigel Tolley and Mark Lemon. Additionally, we pay tribute to the late Tony Steele, a revered figure in the speedway community. Join us for a comprehensive look at the Cab Direct Championship, including interviews with Richard Lawson and new Plymouth Gladiator signing Patrick Baek. Plus, get a preview of the upcoming fixtures and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of "No Brakes, No Fear," we dive into the latest action from British Speedway. We cover the thrilling last heat decider between the Belle Vue Aces and the Birmingham Brummies, and hear from top scorers Brady Kurtz and Freddie Lindgren. We also get reactions from the Adrian Flux Arena where the King's Lynn Stars defeated the Sheffield Tigers. Our main guest this week is Luke Killeen, the young rider who now competes in all three leagues for Oxford. Join us as we break down the week's events and look ahead to upcoming fixtures in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we say Ciao Bella to Edinburgh and Italy captain Paco Castagna! Paco is having the best season of his career so far on a personal level, having led his country at the Speedway of Nations, qualified for the SGP Challenge later this year, and despite a tough season for Edinburgh the Monarchs have still caused a few upsets this year. Paco also bagged a guest booking for Birmingham in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership on Monday, and explains how he's hoping his individual success won't go unnoticed by teams at the top level. #BritishSpeedway #Zuzel #EdinburghMonarchs #PacoCastagna #Speedway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 4 fantastic days in Manchester GREAT BRITAIN have been crowned World Champions at the Speedway of Nations. GB duo Dan Bewley and Robert Lambert sealed the title thanks to a sensational ride in the the Grand Final to see of 2022 winners Australia at the National Speedway Stadium. In this episode British legend (and former GB Team World Champion) Kelvin Tatum joins Ian Brannan to look back on the event, where he commentated on every single heat for Discovery Plus. As well as a dramatic final we also look back at the qualifying semi finals and the U21 World Championship SON2, all of which produced excellent racing. We also hear from the 3 riders involved and team bosses Simon Stead and Olly Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britain hosts the 2024 FIM Speedway of Nations at the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester from 9th to 13th of July. 14 speedway nations contest 2 semi finals to join Great Britain in the final on Saturday! Australia were the last winners 2 years ago in Vojens and start with a top class with no shortage of knowledge of the Manchester track. Great Britain famously gabbed a win defeating Poland in a dramatic final in 2021, can they do it again? Ian Brannan is joined by a rider who can say he's ridden for both GB and Australia, Rory Schlein! Looking at the major nations and also who might spring a surprise, and interviews with: Simon Stead Max Fricke Paco Castagna Erik Riss Luke Becker Jan Kvech GB U21 Manager Neil Vatcher Leon Flint Plus as soon as the line ups are announced we will update the podcast to include news about SON2 which takes place on Friday night too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A slightly shorter episode HOWEVER we will be bringing you a Speedway of Nations preview special later this week. In the meantime here's a roundup of the latest action from the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, Cab Direct Championship and WSRA National League. Featuring interviews with Chris Holder, Chris Harris, Rohan Tungate, Josh Pickering, James Pearson, Garry May, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ipswich Witches captain and former British Champion Danny King joins us on this weeks episode. Danny found himself on the sidelines after requiring surgery on his hand early in the season, but despite various injury setbacks the Witches are still top of the ROWE MOTOR OIL Premiership table. We also talks about life at Redcar, where they seem to have turned a corner winning 4 of their past 5 meetings. There is also reaction from Manchester after Belle Vue defeated Leicester in front of the Eurosport cameras. And we have a round of action from the Cab Direct Championship too, featuring an interview with Glasgow reserve Jack Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks episode throws the spotlight on the Belle Vue Aces, who after a 3 week break in fixtures return to action in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership against Sheffield. Our main guest in Belle Vue CEO and team manager Mark Lemon, to discuss the Aces' season so far, when captain Brady Kurtz will return and why hosting the Speedway of Nations is hugely important for the future of speedway in Manchester. Plus we hear from Danny King as he makes his injury comeback for Redcar, and Maciej Janowski gives us an insight into the real Magic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices