Lyons Joins Classic Line Up
(Posted 18/10/07)

Birmingham's ex-Tiger Jason Lyons is one of the new names announced for this Sunday's Ashfield Classic.

With injuries causing numerous problems for the organisers, there are quite a few changes to the original line up. Whilst there may not be any 'out and out' star name in the line up this is probably what makes the meeting look attractive as there is no one stand out as winner but quite a few riders who could win on the day which should lead to some good close entertaining racing.

The revised line up is:-

1. Kauko Nieminen
   No introduction is needed to Kauko, he is very popular amongst the Tigers fans and rides the track well. He should definitely be in contention
2. Josef Franc
   The Newcastle rider steps in to replace David McAllan. He has won 50% of his races at Ashfield in 2007 but will this time hopefully avoid riding on the centre green after dispatching Lee into the fence!
3. Trent Leverington
   Little needs to be said obviously on Tigers riders. On his home track on his day Trent is a formidable opponent this year and as always will be giving his all
4. Ricky Ashworth
   The Sheffield rider is another who is quick round Ashfield although many will be disappointed that his inclusion means there is no James Grieves. His last visit in the league with Sheffield saw him claim 2 wins as he scored 11 from 5
5. Lee Dicken
   The second home rider in the line up, a fans favourite for effort but realistically unlikely to win!
6. Jason Lyons
   One of the late riders drafted in Jason has looked electric round Ashfield in the past few weeks and will be one of those challenging for the title
7. George Stancl
   George obviously needs little said on him. The current holder, he will be looking to retain his crown and on recent form should be in with a shout of doing so
8. Chris Kerr
   Looked impressive on his last two visits to Ashfield. Despite being victim of a rather harsh exclusion in the last meeting he also recorded a win, two seconds and a third to go with the two wins two seconds and a third a couple of weeks earlier
9. Sean Stoddart
   The young Scot has continued to improve this season for Newcastle but realistically can't expect to feature in the battle at the top
10. Robert Ksiezak
    Robert's form has been a little erratic of late but all Tigers fans will just be grateful to see his name in the line up after his horrific looking crash last week
11. Jari Makinen
    Jari is a bit of an unknown. The young Fin rode for the Finland select at Armadale a few weeks back but was injured in his opening ride. A chance for the promotion to have a look at him in case.
12. Filip Sitera
    I have followed this young lads career since he was 15 and if the potential he has shown abroad translates to Ashfield on Sunday the fans could be in for a treat. He has mostly ridden on the larger tracks up till now however so it will be interesting to see how he adjusts. Filip has indicated he is interested in a possible UK berth next season
13. Kenneth Hansen
    Hansen looked quite a find for Workington when he rode in the challenge at Ashfield at the start of the season but injury cost him his team place there. He joined Wolverhampton in the El towards the end of the season but has struggled at the higher level
14. James Wright
    Current PLRC champion, Wright is one of the few who have managed to beat Shane Parker at Ashfield in the last couple of years. Will be expected to challenge.
15. Derek Sneddon
    One of the late additions, known well to Tigers fans and might perhaps encourage a few travelers from the East
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