MSDL Seagulls take first win

The Eastbourne MSDL Seagulls, Powered by Save Thurrock Hammers Speedway, took a 21-15 victory over the Birmingham Bulls. 

With a two point lead going into the last heat, Skipper Nick Laurence and Josh Warren teamed up to deliver a match winning 5-1.

Nick Laurence, Eli Meadows, Josh Warren

Eli Meadows scored three valuable points in his first main meeting at Arlington.

Eli Meadows

James Jessop suffered a shoulder injury in his first ride, after colliding with two Birmingham riders who had fallen ahead of him on the second bend. We send James our best wishes.

The Seagulls MSDL Team Manager Mark Sexton commented:

“After months of waiting, it was great to actually see the team on track and taking a well deserved victory sets us up nicely for the rest of the season.

Josh & Nick

Losing James (Jessop) in his first ride meant that Nick, Eli and Josh had to take an extra ride each which tested men and machines but they rose to the occasion brilliantly and, Jacob Fellows aside, had the measure of the three other Bulls.

Josh really stood out and showed the benefits of having got some NDL laps under his belt. Nick scored important points when it mattered most and I was very happy with Eli’s paid 5 points in his first team meeting at Arlington. There’s definitely more to come from all of them and we’re definitely looking forward to our next meeting.”

Scores:

Eastbourne Seagulls Powered by Save Thurrock Hammers Speedway

Nick Laurence 9, Eli Meadows 3, James Jessop 0, Josh Warren 9.

Birmingham Ductair Bulls

Jamie Sealey 1, Bailey Fellows 5, Stephen Whitehouse 0, Jacob Fellows 9.

Image credits; Mike Hinves