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No Brakes, No Fear. The Official British Speedway Podcast

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No Brakes, No Fear is the only official podcast of British Speedway. Hosted by Ian Brannan, listen every week for the latest match reaction, previews of up coming fixtures, and exclusive interviews with British Speedway’s biggest stars. Get the inside line on what’s happening at your club, with a new episode every week. No Brakes, No Fear, the Official Podcast of British Speedway. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/no-brakes-no-fear-the-official-british-speedway-podcast/
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Episodes

The End Of Season Gala: With Phil Morris, plus Charles Wright, Jordan Jenkins & Peter Adams

To round off the 2021 season we are joined by FIM SGP Race Director Phil Morris to look back on some of the highlights, as well as look forward to speedway in 2022.We speak to Peter Adams of Wolves, Rory Schlein, Ryan Douglas, plus new Redcar signings Charles Wright and Jordan Jenkins.Plus Phil Morris give us an insight into how the Speedway GP will look in the new era under Discovery.AND FREE BEER IN NOVEMBER! Claim a free case of craft beer from our friends at Beer 52, and just for No Brakes N...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 30 min

Race Week 24: Nichol & Schlein Championship Playoff Final Preview | Chris Harris | Nigel Pearson

As we enter the final week of the season there are still 2 trophies to be decided in the Championship. The Knockout cup and the Championship Grand final will be completed this week and one club competing on both fronts is Poole. We speak to Rory Schlein who despite this being his last week in the sport could yet claim 2 winners medals.We also speak to members of the 2 teams standing in the Pirate's way, Broc Nichol of Glasgow, and Sam Masters of Edinburgh.Nigel Pearson gives his review of Britis...

Oct 26, 202144 min

Race Week 23: Team GB World Champ Dan Bewley! | Teesside Silver Helmet Lineup | Panthers Stars

We speak to GB star Dan Bewley after Great Britain's gold medal in the Speedway Of Nations, on what it feels like to be history makers.We speak to the stars of Peterborough Panthers following their Premiership title win last week, including Scott Nicholls, Michael Palm Toft, Bjarne Pedersen and Jordan Palin. Plus manager Rob Lyon explains how the "Dads Army" badge actually helped power them to victory..!And we have an EXCLUSIVE as we reveal on the podcast the line up for the Teesside Silver Helm...

Oct 19, 202155 min

Race Week 22: Playoff Finals! With Kelvin Tatum, Ulrich Ostergaard, Scott Nicholls & Steve Worrall

After one of the most exciting speedway meetings in many years British Speedway's Premiership playoff final is finely poised at half time! In this weeks episode hear from some of those involved including:Scott NichollsSteve WorrallTom BrennanPlus Kelvin Tatum and Nigel Pearson review the action, and look ahead to a busy weekend as the Speedway of Nations Final heads to Manchester.We also hear from BSPL director Chris Louis, with his thoughts on the 2021 season and where British Speedway might be...

Oct 12, 202158 min

Race Week 21: The Playoffs! Luke Becker, Hans Andersen, Rory Schlein, Josh Pickering and Chris Van Straaten

Despite only a handful of meetings making it through the rain we’ve still had some tremendous action and a few surprises as the playoffs in both of speedway’s top 2 leagues continue..!In the premiership Peterborough and Wolves were made to wait, but it was victory for Belle Vue at Owlerton meaning it’s the home sides with the advantage ahead of Thursday, when now both second legs take place at the same time..! The thoughts of Simon Stead and Mark Lemon to come, plus Aces captain Steve Worrall..N...

Oct 05, 202150 min

Race Week 20: With Redcar's Jitendra Duffill, plus Simon Stead, Peter Adams, Jack Holder & Broc Nicol

This week Ian Brannan is joined by Redcar Bears co promoter Jitendra Duffill to look at the first action of the playoffs, as Peterborough Panthers Edged out Wolves at Monmore Green, despite being down to 5 men..It’s only half time in the tie of course and we’ll get the thoughts of Peter Adams, Rob Lyon and Rory Schlein..On Thursday the 2nd Premiership Semi takes place and all eyes on Owlerton, are Sheffield hitting form just at the right time? They take on Belle Vue Aces and we’ll speak with rec...

Sep 28, 20211 hr 11 min

Race Week 19: With Paco Castagna, plus Kelvin Tatum, Simon Stead, Rob Lyon & Nick Morris

This week Ian Brannan is joined by Birmingham and 2x Italian champion Paco Castagna..! He talks to us about life on the road getting to far flung corners of the world, what it was like racing on the Latvian track at the Speedway of Nations, and his hopes to cause a surprise in the Championship playoffs.We also hear the thoughts of Kelvin Tatum & Nigel Pearson after Sheffield's shock hammering of Peterborough, as well as respective team bosses Simon Stead and Rob Lyon. Learn more about your a...

Sep 21, 20211 hr 13 min

Race Week 18: With Glasgow's Peter Facenna, plus Ryan Douglas, Jack Holder and Bjarne Pedersen

This week we look back on the recent action from British Speedway with Glasgow Tigers director Peter Facenna. He reveals what it's like running one of British Speedways biggest clubs, getting new fans in the modern era, and his hopes for the future of the club and for British Speedway.Plus interviews with Chris Harris, Rob Lyon, Mark Lemon, Ryan Douglas, Sam Masters, Peter Adams, Leon Flint, Drew Kemp, Jack Holder and Bjarne Pedersen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 19 min

Race Week 17: With Steve Worrall, Marcin Novac, Ryan Kinsley, Neil Middleditch, Peter Adams

On this week's No Brakes No Fear we have all the reaction to a big Monday night in the Premiership as the chase for the playoffs hots up!We speak to Steve Worrall who speaks out against his online critics following an impressive performance against Sheffield.Peter Adams on which rider had a smile on his face for the first time..!Neil Middleditch on life for the Pirate in the ChampionshipNew Glasgow signing Marcin Novac on looking forward to making an impression in the British LeagueAnd Ryan Kins...

Sep 07, 202159 min

Race Week 16: With Phil Lanning, Jason Crump, Tom Brennan, Chris Louis and Leon Flint

This week Ian Brannan is joined by speedway writer and publicist Phil Lanning to look at the big stories from around the sport. We look at the sad event surrounding Eastbourne's withdrawal from British Speedway, the Lanning's have a long history with the club and so for Phil this one feels quite personal.One of the rider moving on from the Eagles is Tom Brennan, and Phil speaks with the British Under 21 Champion about the past few weeks, and how he's looking forward to a new challenge with Glasg...

Aug 31, 20211 hr 16 min

Race Week 15: With Nigel Pearson, plus Erik Riss, Nick Morris, Chris Harris, Jordan Jenkins

This week Ian Brannan is joined be voice of speedway Nigel Pearson, to look back on the recent matches and ahead to the upcoming fixtures.PLUS - EVERY . SINGLE . TV DATE for British Speedway on Eurosport for the rest of the season. Diaries to the ready..! And we ask the question, could we see some old tracks making their way back to British Speedway in 2022?All this and more listen now..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 20211 hr 11 min

Race Week 14: British Final Review, with Paul Ackroyd plus new champ Adam Ellis, Dan Bewley, Charles Wright

The 2021 British Champion is Adam Ellis, we have full reaction and interviews with the stars of the show including new no 1 Brit Adam Ellis, plus other podium stars runners up Dan Bewley and Charles Wright. We also hear from: Lewis Kerr, Steve Worrall, Craig Cook, Paul Starke, Anders Rowe and Danny King.There's also reviews and previews of the latest from the Premiership and Championship, and Paul Ackroyd explains more about the Speedway Riders Ben Fun Charity, and a charity football match featu...

Aug 17, 20211 hr 12 min

Race Week 13: With Alun Rossiter + British Final Preview!

This week we're joined by Swindon Team Manager and former Great Britain team manager Alun Rossiter to discuss the recent action across British Speedway, and preview the 2021 Sports Insure British FInal!We have reaction from all 3 Premiership matches from Monday night, speaking with Peter Adams, Luke Becker, Michael Palm Toft, Mark Lemon, Rob Lyon and more.Plus we look ahead to the 2021 British Final, hearing the thoughts of Nigel Pearson and Kelvin Tatum, current British Champ Rory Schlein, Rich...

Aug 10, 20211 hr 23 min

Race Week 12: The British Final Draw! Plus Craig Cook, Dan Bewley, Josh Pickering & Danny King

On this week's episode Ian Brannan is joined by Dave Rowe to review the recent speedway action and look ahead to what's coming up over the next 7 days.Hear the full Sports Insure British Final Draw as it happened, and discover which heats could be the most decisive.We also speak with the those involved in the 3 Premiership matches on Monday 2nd August including Wolves team manager Peter Adams, Sheffield's Simon Stead & Josh Pickering, and Belle Vue ace Dan Bewley and romping to a maximum sco...

Aug 03, 20211 hr 32 min

Race Week 11: With Guest Host Adam Ellis + British Final Line Up Revealed!

Ian Brannan is joined by guest host, Sheffield, Scunthorpe,Team GB AND British Final star Adam Ellis!Talking about last weekend's FIM European pairs, the trials of the international speedway rider, the French speedway scene, and his hopes for individual success in 2021.Plus, we have a show packed with interviews:Wolves: Nick Morris & Peter AdamsBelle Vue: Dan Bewley & Mark Lemon, Jack Parkinson BlackburnIpswich: Drew KempSheffield: Simon SteadPeterborough: Rob LyonLeicester: Hans Anderse...

Jul 28, 20211 hr 27 min

Race Week 10: Steve Worrall, Rory Schlein, British U21 Champ Tom Brennan, Drew Kemp & Dan Gilks

On this weeks episode it's an interview festival..! We've got chats with:Steve WorrallMark LemonUlrich OstergaardRory SchleinPaul StarkeRitchie HawkinsAlex BradyRichard LawsonSimon SteadDamian BatesTom BrennanDrew KempDan GilkesJosh PickeringArchie FreemanTero AarnioPreviewing recent action and looking ahead to the upcoming fixtures, plus a British Under 21 Final roundup too speaking with the 3 riders who made the podium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 20211 hr 9 min

Race Week 9: British U21 Final Preview, Jitendra Duffill, Mark Lemon, Adrian Smith, Ritchie Worrall

This week we get ready for the British Under 21 Final at Redcar, with Bears promoter Jitendra Duffill joining us throughout the show. We also hear from Belle Vue Aces CEO Adrian Smith and Director of Speedway Mark Lemon on the challenges facing the club this year and their strong start to the season.We hear from Scunthorpe captain Simon Lambert on the Scorpion's impressive start to the season, and from Nick Morris who top scored for Leicester against them last weekend.We also turn the spotlight ...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 6 min

Race Week 8: With Sam Masters, plus Kelvin Tatum, Jordan Stewart, James Wright & Chris Van Straaten

This week Ian Brannan is joined by Wolves and Edinburgh No 1 star Sam Masters, to look back on the recent action and ahead to what lays ahead. Plus we also learn more about Sam, on life thousands of miles away from home, the quirks of racing some of British Speedway trickier tracks, and his hopes for the season.We also hear from British Legend Kelvin Tatum, on the success of his first book (will there be a sequel!?) Jordan Stewart updates us on his injury situation, Laurence Rogers on Birmingham...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 14 min

Race Week 7: Jordan Palin, Rory Schlein, Max Clegg, Scott Nicholls, Rob Lyon, Dale Allitt

This week Ian Brannan is joined by Eurosport speedway reporter Dave Rowe, and speedway writer and centre green host Ryan Guest to look back on the recent action, and preview the upcoming meetings.We chat to Jordan Palin after possibly his best week in speedway, qualifying for the FIM European under 19 final, and notching his best scores for Scunthorpe and Peterborough.We also hear from Rory Schlein after Wolves big win at Ipswich in the televised meeting of the week.We catch up with Scott Nichol...

Jun 29, 20211 hr 16 min

Race Week 6: With Guest Host Tom Brennan! Plus Tobiasz Musielak, Chris Holder, Nicolai Klindt

This week Ian Brannan is joined by guest host rider Tom Brennan of Belle Vue and Eastbourne. Tom was a surprise star of the Glasgow GP qualifier last weekend, and in this episode he tell us about his experience, and what it was like beating one of his idols, former World Champion Chris Holder..!We have interviews with all 4 of the GP Challenge Qualifiers from Glasgow, plus Adam Ellis who also made it via the Italian event, and Adam also tells us more about his move to the Scunthorpe Scorpions.We...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 27 min

Race Week 5: Chris Van Straaten, Rob Lyon, Ulrich Ostergaard, Michael Palm Toft, Chris Harris

In this weeks episode Ian Brannan is joined by editor of the Speedway Star magazine Andrew Skeels, to take a look at the big stories and preview the up coming action.We also learn a little about the work which goes into producing the world's biggest speedway magazine, and quote how they managed to fill the pages during a year with very little action..!In this episode we speak hear from Wolves Owner Chris Van Straaten on their decision to postpone next week's fixture with Kings Lynn due to ongoin...

Jun 15, 20211 hr

Race Week 4: Jake Allen, Luke Becker, Simon Stead, Charles Wright, Richard Lawson

In this episode Ian Brannan is joined by BBC Radio WM speedway commentator Mike Taylor to discuss all the recent action and preview up coming meetings.In particular there is reaction from:Wolves Vs SheffieldBelle Vue Vs IpswichPeterborough Vs Kings Lynn.There are interviews with Scott Nicholls, Thomas Jorgensen, Jake Allen, Charles Wright, Simon Stead, Luke Becker, Peter Schroeck, Jade Mudgway, Chris Harris.Plus we also speak with the podium guys from the recent British Under 21 semi final at Mi...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 10 min

Race Week 3: Lee Kilby, Dan Bewley, Hans Andersen, Peter Adams, Mark Lemon, Erik Riss, Ritchie Worrall, Charles Wright

After a bumper Bank Holiday of speedway, join Ian Brannan & Eastbourne co promoter Lee Kilby to look back on the action, and preview the up coming fixtures for the week ahead.In this episode we chat to..Dan BewleyHans AndersenMark LemonPeter AdamsRitchie HawkinsErik RissSam MastersNathan GreavesJade MudgewayDave Howard..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 01, 20211 hr 11 min

Race Week 2: Bjarne Pedersen, Nick Morris, Cami Brown, Simon Lambert, Stewart Dickson, Laurence Rogers, James Shanes

Ian Brannan and Henry Chard, media man for Ipswich Witches look back on the recent action across British Speedway and preview the upcoming action..! Featuring interviews with riders Bjarne Pedersen, Nick Morris, Simon Lambert and James Shanes. Plus team managers Stewart Dickson, Cami Brown and Laurence Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 20211 hr 2 min

Race week 1: Feat' Jack Holder, Brady Kurtz, Anders Rowe, Chris Louis

British Speedway is GO! Join Ian Brannan & Dave Rowe to look back on the first night of top level league racing, featuring Belle Vue Aces & Sheffield Tigers and Kings Lynn Stars Vs Ipswich Witches.Hearing from, Brady Kurtz, Jack Holder, Anders Rowe, Chris Louis, Peter Schroeck. Plus previews of upcoming fixtures this week with Rob Lyon, Joe, Lawlor, Broc Nicol, Luke Becker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 20211 hr 11 min

Pre Season Week 5: LET'S GO RACING! Scott Nicholls, Craig Cook, Thomas Jorgensen, Mark Lemon

After over 18 month of no action British Speedway is back, and in this episode we hear from a few rider who will be in action on the very first day.We're chatting with Kings Lynn's Craig Cook on how he's happy with the quiet life, and Thomas Jorgensen on the trials of being an international rider during a pandemic.Our main feature is with 7X British Champion Scott Nicholls who talks about his life over the last year and finding a new career outside speedway, and how he's glad to be busy on a bik...

May 11, 20211 hr 4 min

Pre Season Week 4: Jon Cook tribute with Matt Ford. Plus Simon Stead, Lewis Kerr, Phil Lanning

This week begins with a tribute from Matt Ford to ex promoter and British Speedway vice chairman Jon Cook following the sad news of his death this week.We will also hear from Sheffield team manager Simon Stead ahead of their Premiership debut in 2021.Leon Flint reflects of the Berwick Bullets season opener at Shielfield Park last weekend.Leading journalist Phil Lanning looks at what speedway can do to get itself back to the forefront of the mainstream headlines, and give his advice to speedways ...

May 04, 20211 hr

Pre Season Week 3: Feat' Justin Sedgmen, Peter Schroeck and Lee Wild

Coming up on this week’s episode, we speak with Justin Sedgmen.. Back in the UK, and looking forward to the year of the tiger..! We’ll also hear from King Lynn boss Peter Schroeck, who can’t wait to see Lewis Bridger back in in the sport.Also joining me is Manchester journalist and Belle Vue aces programme contributor Lee Wild, and we’ll look at the Aces prospects this year of a team widely fancied to be up there come the reckoning..And this week see’s the official start of the Speedway season -...

Apr 27, 202152 min

Pre Season Week 2: Troy Batchelor, Danny King, Chris Harris & more!

In this weeks episode Ian Brannan is joined by freelance speedway writer and social media editor Joe Appleton to look at the big stories in the speedway world this week. And we hear from some of speedway's stars getting some practice time in at Leicester at Scunthorpe, including:Troy BatchelorDanny KingChris HarrisStewart DicksonKyle HowarthKyle BickleySam McGurkArchie FreemanDon't forget to follow us on whichever podcast platform you listen on to be among the first to receive new future episode...

Apr 20, 202154 min

Launch Show!: Rob Godfrey, Chris Louis, Sam Masters, Bjarne Pedersen, Troy Batchelor & James Wright!

British Speedway's official podcast is here! Kicking off by speaking to British Speedway's chairman Rob Godfrey on the epic task of navigating Covid guidelines and getting speedway back to the tapes in 2021. Chris Louis explains how British Speedway is laying the foundations for the stars of tomorrow with changes to the youth system this year. And we also hear more about British Speedway's new TV deal with Eurosport, and how fans can expect a more in depth show when it hits our screens in May.We...

Apr 13, 202158 min
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