Speedway ace makes Eagles league debut

LEWIS Bridger has made his debut at the highest level of domestic speedway racing at just 16 years of age.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Mar 2006, 14:19 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:07 BST

The Bexhill-based hot property rode for the Eastbourne Eagles in their 2006 Elite League season opener at Belle Vue on Monday night.

He achieved a three-point haul, which comprised a second place finish in the awarded heat two and third place in race eight, during The Eagles' 42-48 defeat.

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Bridger also registered a three-point performance on his home Eagles debut during the 51-39 win over Arena Essex on Saturday.

He picked up one point in the first leg of the Challenge tie against the Purfleet-based club which ended in a 37-57 reverse the previous night.

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