East Newport Cycle Speedway Club hosted the third round of this years South West Junior League GP. With a big crowd and with the track in top condition the scene was set for some top racing on the East End Polo from all of the South West competitors.
 
First up was the under 8's and Sean Bennett went unbeaten once again, there was also improved performances from Nicky Goward, Eistyn Lewis and debut rider Jack Richards.
 
Then it was the turn of the u10's and all of these riders rode above themselves Craig Williams, Tudor Coombes, Anthony Oliviera, Taylor Carey, Joshua England, Ethan Lewis and Callum Goward.
 
Flying the flag in the u12's was Adil Mitha, Danny Oliviera, Khalid Mitha and Adam Bennett who had his best match in this years Grand Prix.
 
In the under 14's, Louis Harvey, William Oliviera, Josh Davis and Nelson Oliviera did extremely well, to keep the East Enders in with a chance of winning this Grand Prix.
 
With Aaron Hughes, Dan Bock and Ryan Lewis taking to the track in the u16's category these riders kept the East End Club in the lead with only two age groups left.
 
With Exeter tracking 3 riders to East Newport's only rider (Colin Wildy) in the u18's age group this was a great chance for them to pull back the 23 point deficit, and this they did taking a 8 point lead.
 
With the scores reading Exeter 224, East Newport 216, Horspath 200, Newport 124, Poole 97, Southampton 61 and Filton 12, we came to the last category of the day which was the ladies. With Exeter red hot favourites to win their 3rd GP this year, it was a case of could debut riders Tania Smith and Sharon John keep the East End Club in 2nd place, and this they did, both riders got better race by race and they are both looking forward to the next GP in June at Filton.
 
A Club spokesman said, all the riders from the club rode extremely well and to think that 2 years ago we only had one or two riders taking part in GP events, to finish 2nd ahead of more experience clubs is a great achievement. If we could finish in the top 3 this year it would be a great thing for the Go-ride / Clubmark Welsh Club.