This week hear an exclusive chat with Brady Kurtz, fresh from standing on the top step of the SGP in Gorzow, the Aces captain assess his teams chances at the midway point. Plus new Brummies signing Ben Barker talks life at the top level of British Speedway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we have reaction to the latest matches from the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, speaking to Rob Lyon & Chris Harris of the King's Lynn Stars, Richie Hawkins of Ipswich and Simon Stead of Sheffield. We also look back on a terrific 2 nights in Manchester for the British Speedway GP rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min
All eyes of the speedway world fall on Britain this week as Manchester hosts 2 rounds of Speedway GP for the first time! Phil Morris, Premiership CEO and FIM Race Director looks ahead to this massive event, and gives some insights of what to expect. He also looks at British Speedway at the halfway stage, and the challenges the sport needs to tackle in the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This week we bring you reaction from the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership as Birmingham make it back to back wins in the league. We hear from manager Chris Adams and star man of the win over Belle Vue Matej Zagar. It's also half time in the Premiership KO Cup Semi Finals, with advantage to King's Lynn & Leicester after the first clashes. And out main guest is Cooper Rushen, fresh back from Prague where he narrowly missed out on the SGP 3 podium, he turns his attention to Poole and the Harbour Mast...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr
Join Ian Brannan as he looks back on another busy week in British Speedway, including the thrilling bank holiday meeting for Birmingham against Leicester, where the Brummies triumphed with a nail-biting 45-44 victory. Our main guest is one of the top scorers on the day, Paco Castagna, a recent addition to the team, shares his insights on the season's challenges and the importance of team spirit. Listen now and subscribe for free for all the latest updates from the world of British Speedway! Lear...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Featuring an extended chat with Birmingham Brummies boss Nigel Tolley, after what has been a dramatic week on and off track, including the news the club will be closing its doors for the final time at the end of the season. Joe Thompson speaks about how misfortune for his brother, and Dan Gilkes has given him an opportunity at Premiership level, and on the world stage. And Glasgow Tigers director Peter Facenna speaks during a big week for Glasgow's Ashfield Stadium hosting 2 major meetings, whil...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min
The 2025 Attis Insurance Sports Division British Final delivered one of the greatest races in living memory, Robert Lambert claimed his 2nd British Championship, and Charles Wright bagged 2 SGP Wildcard spots! In this episode Charles joins Ian Brannan to look back on the meeting and talk us through a blow by blow account of that epic finale, as well as his preparations for the big 2 days in June. We also look ahead to the British U21 Final in Glasgow, 16 of the best rising stars of British Speed...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min
This week one of British Speedway's most in form riders Dan Thompson, joins Ian Brannan. Hot off the back of winning the British Semi Final, the Ipswich and Glasgow racer has bagged a paid max for Glasgow, a place in the British Final on Monday, and has a chance this month to claim a place in SGP2. He explains why the rising star system is vital for the future of British Speedway, and why getting dropped by Leicester might have been the best thing that happened to him. Also on the show we have S...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min
It's a big week for British and international speedway, as coverage of the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership kicks off, ahead of the first round of the Speedway GP Series at the weekend! Fronting both will be presenter Abi Stephens who joins Ian Brannnan to discuss the season ahead, and the quality of conversation on long Eastern European car journeys with Kelvin Tatum. We also hear from Stewart Dickson, ahead of the British Semi Final at Leicester, and a big 3 weekend for his Berwick side who race 3 t...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Leicester have named a new Rising Star, and he's on this podcast! Dan Gilkes steps in for the Lions and we catch up with him after his debut plus a busy week for his Championship side too. We're also joined by Greg Blair, as he's part of the Walk Speedway group from the Talk Speedway podcast walking 107 miles from Berwick to Redcar to raise money for the Speedway Ben Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min
This week we look ahead to 2025 in the Cab Direct Championship as things get underway fully over Easter. Rory Schlein joins Ian Brannan to give his thoughts on how things might go as the season progresses. Plus we have a update on the crusade to save Brandon Stadium and return speedway to Coventry, with Jeff Davies, who needs your help to make it happen..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In the latest episode of British Speedway's official podcast, Ian Brannan speaks to 2025 CLRC Champion, and all round British legend Chris Harris! Plus we get an insight into team management with Stewart Dickson. And we have reaction to the latest fixtures in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership and reaction from the Championship Big Weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 09, 2025•56 min
The Cab Direct Championship season kicks off this weekend with a Big Weekend, and the Championship Pairs and CLRC titles are on the line at Workington and Scunthorpe. We catch up with Workington Co Promoter Andrew Bain and Scunthorpe's Rob Godfrey ahead of a fantastic weekend of speedway ahead. Plus we have reaction from the Adrian Flux Arena after Belle Vue took King's Lynn all the way to the heat 15 finish line to grab the points. And we speaks to the reserves and risings stars of Sheffield an...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr
British Speedway is go in 2025, we've already seen some action in the Premiership KO Cup, but ahead of the start of the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership campaign we turn the focus on the top tier of British Speedway. In this episode we bring you a flavour of some of the interviews gathered at the Premiership Media Day last weekend. We hear from Jason Doyle, Brady Kurtz, Max Fricke, Tobias Musielak, Sam Masters, Maciej Janowski, Chris & Jack Holder and Nicolai Klindt. Plus British Speedway legend K...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 10 min
This week Ian Brannan speaks to the man at the top of British Speedway's top league, ROWE Motor Oil Premiership CEO Phil Morris. Looking back at the 2024 season, and how to continue the positive momentum into 2025. Topics discussed include the TV deal with TNT and how this can bring new fans to the sport, agreeing a deal with Poland to allow Thursday night racing to continue hopefully with no impact on British racing, and how fans can interact with their favourite riders this weekend during the ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
You've made it through the winter and the new season is almost here..! It all begins at King's Lynn as Niels Kristian Iverson launches the season with his testimonial, a 4 team tournament on Sunday March 16th. The day after see a star studded line up race for the Peter Craven Memorial Trophy in Manchester at the National Speedway Stadium. Ian Brannan speaks to both Niels and Belle Vue boss Mark Lemon in the first No Brakes No Fear of 2025..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Mar 11, 2025•48 min
The final episode for 2024, Ian Brannan is joined by British legend Kelvin Tatum to look ahead to 2025 in British and GP Speedway. We know most of the Premiership lineups already, plus get Kelvin's verdict on some of the big changes coming to Speedway GP in 2025 including new look qualifying and final races. Plus we have a rundown of the teams so far in the Championship and National League too. To hear more of Kelvin's thoughts search out "Tatum Talks Speedway", Kelvin's own official podcast. Le...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Ian Brannan is joined by Redcar team manager Gavin Parr & BSN & Berwick announcer & former rider Greg Blair to look back on 2024 in the Cab Direct Championship. A year dominated by the Pirates, but every side played their part in the action on and off track..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min
2024 in British Speedway is now in the history books, but who will go down as the winner and losers, and what can we expect from 2025? Dave Rowe and Ryan Guest join Ian Brannan's to discuss all 2024 had to offer in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 30 min
We celebrate the Poole Pirates' triumphant victory in the Cab Direct Championship. Relive the excitement as the Pirates clinch their third league title in four years, overcoming the Oxford Cheetahs in a nail-biting finale. Join us as we hear from Poole Pirates' skipper Ben Cook and team manager Neil Middleditch AND rider Zach Cook, who share insights on their journey to victory and the camaraderie that fuels their success. With the Knockout Cup final against Oxford still to come, the Pirates aim...
Oct 11, 2024•46 min
Belle Vue Aces are the 2024 ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Champions! In this episode we hear from Mark Lemon, Brady Kurtz, and Dan Bewley. Plus a special interview with co owner Robin Southwell after what has been an incredible week for the Aces. Not only claiming a league title, but also securing a 2nd British GP at the National Speedway Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 04, 2024•45 min
This week Ian Brannan is joined by 15 year old British Speedway sensation Will Cairns, recently crowned 500cc British Youth Champion, shattering records along the way both here and in European competition! Racing for the Belle Vue Colts in the NDL Will has just gained his first official league average of the rather impressive 10.22. In this podcast he talks about teaming up with Greg Hancock as his mentor, and ahead to 2025 where right now he is already one of the most in demand riders with offe...
Sep 24, 2024•55 min
As we head into the silverware stage of the season we are joined by a rider who could yet bag 4 trophies. Ben Cook joins us as he prepares for the 2nd leg of Belle Vue Aces semi against Sheffield, with Leicester facing the winners. He's also got 3 cup finals to look forward to with Poole Pirates who could end the season with a treble! Plus there's reaction from the first leg of the semi finals in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership between Leicester and Ipswich! British Speedway, Rowe Motor Oil Premi...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min
3X World Champion, and Sheffield Tigers star TAI WOFFINDEN joins us on this weeks episode for an exclusive interview! Talking his season ending injury, the lengths the World's top riders go to in their quest for speed, and a look ahead to Sheffield's chances in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Playoffs. Plus we preview Tai's end of season UK tour with Wolves legend Peter Adams, which is sure to be an equally insightful and entertaining night of speedway stories..! All tickets are priced at £15 eac...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Sheffield Tigers have taken the lead against the Ipswich Witches with impressive performances from Jack Holder and Josh Pickering, both securing 18-point maximums. We also catch up with Ipswich Witches rider Jordan Jenkins, who shares his thoughts on the upcoming second leg of the Premiership Knockout Cup final and the playoff battles ahead with both Ipswich and the Oxford Cheetahs in the Cab Direct Championship. Chris Louis discusses the challenges of finding replacements for key riders lik...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min
As he prepares to celebrate his testimonial at Poole Speedway, we are joined by Pirate's number 1, and Leicester Lions star Richard Lawson. We also have reaction from Monday's action in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, including an injury update from Ipswich manager Richie Hawkins. And we have a round up from the Cab Direct Championship including reaction from Plymouth as the Gladiator's playoff hopes were torpedoed by the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min
British speedway legend and Eurosport commentator Kelvin Tatum joins us to unpick the action at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, as Dan Bewley claimed his second British SGP title in 3 years, and Robert Lambert moved to 2nd in the World Championship standings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 25 min
It is a huge week for British Speedway, with a crammed programme of domestic action and the biggest UK speedway meeting of the year, the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain in Cardiff! Joining us is a man at the centre of it all, Premiership CEO and FIM SGP Race Director Phil Morris! He discusses the significance of the British Grand Prix at the Principality Stadium and the importance of fan support for its continued success. The episode also features an in-depth interview with Phil Morris, touchin...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 39 min
This week Ian Brannan is joined by Leicester Lions and Berwick Bandits team manager Stewart Dickson. We dive into the action at the Adrian Flux Arena where the Kings Lynn Stars were bested by the Leicester Lions, featuring insights from Leicester’s team manager Stewart Dickson and Kings Lynn's Rob Lyon. We also cover the Belle Vue Aces' victory over the Birmingham Brummies, with reactions from Nigel Tolley and Mark Lemon. Additionally, we pay tribute to the late Tony Steele, a revered figure in ...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of "No Brakes, No Fear," we dive into the latest action from British Speedway. We cover the thrilling last heat decider between the Belle Vue Aces and the Birmingham Brummies, and hear from top scorers Brady Kurtz and Freddie Lindgren. We also get reactions from the Adrian Flux Arena where the King's Lynn Stars defeated the Sheffield Tigers. Our main guest this week is Luke Killeen, the young rider who now competes in all three leagues for Oxford. Join us as we break down the wee...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min