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Newport Dig It Landscapes Cycle Speedway Club entertained Swindon Robins at Newports International Sports Village in the South and South Wales League fixture, which resulted in a comfortable 100 points to 77 win for the Welsh team.
Both teams gave their all on a very hot day, with the visitors having the star man on show, former World Veterans Champion Steve Harris who sped to an impressive 6 ride maximum, but his team struggled to keep up with the strong Newport 8. Youngsters Adam Bennett and Dan Bock impressing with fine displays.
Newport Scores
A Bennett 16
D Bock 14+2
N Evans 14+2
M Carmichael 13+2
S Rudman 13+1
O Sidwick 13
C Davies 11+1
M Davis 6+1
Newport seconds won 66 to 54 with Sean Bennett and Andrew Baker impressing. In the junior team match Newport were victorious by a slender 1 point after a very entertaining meeting.