This week we say Ciao Bella to Edinburgh and Italy captain Paco Castagna! Paco is having the best season of his career so far on a personal level, having led his country at the Speedway of Nations, qualified for the SGP Challenge later this year, and despite a tough season for Edinburgh the Monarchs have still caused a few upsets this year. Paco also bagged a guest booking for Birmingham in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership on Monday, and explains how he's hoping his individual success won't go unn...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min
After 4 fantastic days in Manchester GREAT BRITAIN have been crowned World Champions at the Speedway of Nations. GB duo Dan Bewley and Robert Lambert sealed the title thanks to a sensational ride in the the Grand Final to see of 2022 winners Australia at the National Speedway Stadium. In this episode British legend (and former GB Team World Champion) Kelvin Tatum joins Ian Brannan to look back on the event, where he commentated on every single heat for Discovery Plus. As well as a dramatic final...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Britain hosts the 2024 FIM Speedway of Nations at the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester from 9th to 13th of July. 14 speedway nations contest 2 semi finals to join Great Britain in the final on Saturday! Australia were the last winners 2 years ago in Vojens and start with a top class with no shortage of knowledge of the Manchester track. Great Britain famously gabbed a win defeating Poland in a dramatic final in 2021, can they do it again? Ian Brannan is joined by a rider who can say he's ...
Jul 07, 2024•47 min
A slightly shorter episode HOWEVER we will be bringing you a Speedway of Nations preview special later this week. In the meantime here's a roundup of the latest action from the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, Cab Direct Championship and WSRA National League. Featuring interviews with Chris Holder, Chris Harris, Rohan Tungate, Josh Pickering, James Pearson, Garry May, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2024•29 min
Ipswich Witches captain and former British Champion Danny King joins us on this weeks episode. Danny found himself on the sidelines after requiring surgery on his hand early in the season, but despite various injury setbacks the Witches are still top of the ROWE MOTOR OIL Premiership table. We also talks about life at Redcar, where they seem to have turned a corner winning 4 of their past 5 meetings. There is also reaction from Manchester after Belle Vue defeated Leicester in front of the Eurosp...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This weeks episode throws the spotlight on the Belle Vue Aces, who after a 3 week break in fixtures return to action in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership against Sheffield. Our main guest in Belle Vue CEO and team manager Mark Lemon, to discuss the Aces' season so far, when captain Brady Kurtz will return and why hosting the Speedway of Nations is hugely important for the future of speedway in Manchester. Plus we hear from Danny King as he makes his injury comeback for Redcar, and Maciej Janowski g...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This week we are joined by 7x British Champion Scott Nicholls to look back on the 2024 British Final which saw Dan Bewley become only the 5th rider in history to win 3 successive titles. We also look ahead to this weekend's SGP action in Sweden, and talk about Scott's team in the Championship the Oxford Cheetahs. Plus we have reaction from Monday night as Scott was also helping his hometown side Ipswich to the top of the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, as they defeated reigning champions Sheffield. ...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Reacting to the latest action in British Speedway, with interviews from Emil Sayfutdinov, Justin Sedgmen, Sam Hagon, Leon Flint, Simon Stead, Richie Hawkins, Chris Louis, and many more. Plus we get to know Poole and Leicester star Richard Lawson a little better too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2024•54 min
This week we bring you an exclusive first interview with Freddie Lindgren, as the World No 2 returns to British Speedway with the Birmingham Brummies..! We are also joined for a long chat by one of his team mates Leon Flint ahead of a bust and crucial week for the British rising star. We have reaction from Monday's Bank Holiday fixtures and also from Italy after a number of British based riders competed in the SGP Qualifiers. Finally we have a round of from the Cab Direct Championship as Redcar ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min
This week our special guest is Leicester Lions rising star & Poole Pirate SAM HAGON! Sam is set to feature in the next ROWE Motor Oil Premiership clash live on Eurosport on Bank Holiday Monday as Leicester Lions face Oxford Spires. We also have an extended chat with former World Champion and Sheffield rider Chris Holder. And there's reaction from Monday's Premiership clash between Belle Vue & King's Lynn. Finally there's a Championship round up featuring Scunthorpe Scorpion Michael Palm ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min
This week we are joined by Belle Vue rider Norick Blodorn who races this weekend in the German SGP in Landshut as wildcard in his home nation. We also have reaction from Owlerton after Ipswich bagged their first win in South Yorkshire for 10 years. And Kelvin Tatum gives his verdict on the GP of Poland in Warsaw. Plus much more..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This week we are joined by Sheffield & Redcar star JASON EDWARDS, ahead of a busy week for the British rising star as the Tigers race in front of the Eurosport cameras against Ipswich on Monday night. We also have reaction to the Bank Holiday fixtures in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership, as well as from the Championship as Glasgow begin their title defence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 08, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This week have have full reaction from the first Eurosport British Speedway TV meeting, as Birmingham Brummies sprung a surprise on the Belle Vue Aces at Perry Barr. Our main guest is new King's Lynn Stars signing Nicolai Klindt, who has a new clubs just days after being released by Oxford Spires. And Kelvin Tatum joins us to give his verdict on his trip to Perry Barr, and Croatia where he witnessed Jack Holder win his first ever Speedway GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The ROWE Motor Oil Premiership heads for it's first date with Eurosport / Discovery + on Monday the 29th April when Birmingham Brummies face Belle Vue Aces, and on this week's episode we are joined by former Ace turned Brummie TOM BRENNAN! It has been a busy time for Tom also racing in Prague with Team GB, and for Poole Pirates as well as racing twice this week for the Brummies. Also in this episode we look ahead to the start of Speedway GP with Dan Bewley & Eurosport commentator Chris Louis...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min
This week we are joined by Sheffield Tigers Captain Kyle Howarth, with the Tigers getting their first big away win on the board then now look to make up for lost time on home shale..! We also have reaction from Perry Barr as Leicester defeated the Brummies in a rain affected clash in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership. And Belle Vue star Jaimon Lidsey joins us for a chat about life the universe and the contents of his Spotify collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This week we are joined by King's Lynn Stars rider & 4 time World Team Champion, Danish hero Niels Kristian Iversen. The Stars are hoping to stage their first home meeting of the year this week thanks to the weather, and Niels can't wait..! We also have reaction from Belle Vue after their big win over Leicester, and we have interviews from the Championship too. Finally Steve Worrall is the latest rider to face the questions of the man we call Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week Ipswich rising star Dan Thompson is the main guest after his impressive display against his old side on Monday. We also have reaction from the rest of the Bank Holiday action in the Premiership KO Cup and the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership. As racing in the 2nd tier gets underway in the BSN Series we hear from Poole Pirate Zach Cook after they blew away Oxford Cheetahs in their season opener. And Lewi Kerr reflects on winning some early season silverware with his new side Berwick Bandits. ...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This week our main guest is James Denham, team manager of Workington Comets as they get their season started with 3 meetings in 3 days over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. We also have reaction from Monday's ROWE Motor Oil Premiership clash between Birmingham and Sheffield, and interviews from last week's opening clashes at Leicester and Ipswich. Plus we catch up with new Scunthorpe manager David Howe, and new Poole Pirate Sam Hagon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min
This week British legend Chris Harris is the main guest, to talk life at Oxford Spires & Glasgow Tigers. We also hear from Belle Vue Boss Mark Lemon, Leicester's Max Fricke and Niels Kristian Iversen. And 2 winners from meetings earlier in the week, Freddie Lindgren and Brady Kurtz. On the only official podcast of British Speedway, No Brakes No Fear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr
The 2024 British Speedway season is here, kicking off with 2 Premiership fixtures on the very first day. Kelvin Tatum looks ahead to the prospects for the 7 Premiership sides, and explains why he feels some sides are underrated, and ones he thinks will be heading to the playoffs. We also look ahead to a few early season special meetings, including the Ben Fund Bonanza at Workington, we speak to Ben Fund chair Paul Ackroyd. And Kyle Howarth & Charles Wright celebrate their testimonials, we he...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
British Speedway is back, and so is the No Brakes No Fear, the official podcast of British Speedway. Every week until the end of October join us for exclusive interviews and special guests, with unrivalled access to the biggest stars from the Premiership, Championship and National League. We kick off with 2 guests right at the top of British Speedway. Premiership CEO Phil Morris discusses the changes he's made to the top flight for 2024, and looks ahead to the strongest British league in over 10...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min
A short update to bring you a chat with one of the people leading the quest to save Coventry's Brandon Stadium, Jeff Davies. An Appeal over a planning application to redevelop Coventry’s Brandon Stadium has been dismissed by the Inspector. Brandon is one of British Speedway’s most significant venues, having hosted top national and international events as well as being home to the Bees at the top level of the sport for sixty years. It was closed in the winter of 2016/17 as developers pursued plan...
Jan 22, 2024•23 min
We now know who will compete in British Speedway in 2024, the league structure, rule changes and much more. In this episode Ian Brannan is joined by 2 BSPL board directors to look at the top 2 professional leagues, and how these changes will work. Chris Louis is promoter of 2023 KO Cup Winners and Grand Finalists the Ipswich Witches, and Danny Ford is co promoter of the Poole Pirates, both represent 50% of the BSPL Board responsible for the direction of British Speedway. 2024 sees a marked chang...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
November is here, and so the book closes on the 2023 British Speedway season. Eurosport commentator Dave Rowe and speedway writer Ryan Guest join Ian Brannan to look back on the 2023 season, the highs, the lows, the winners and those for which things didn't quite go to plan. You probably have your own questions about what happens next as we approach the AGM, and how thing may look in 2023. We aim to answer as much as we currently know, although we'll be back with another episode mid November onc...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 53 min
This week, we have reaction from Wolves Olympique where Zach Cook claimed the title in the final ever running at Monmore Green Stadium Plus, Eurosport Commentator and British Speedway legends looks back on the 2023 Sports Insure Premiership playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2023•56 min
The Glasgow Tigers have ended their 11 year wait for a league title, the are the 2023 Cab Direct Championship Champions after defeating the holders Poole Pirates over 2 legs in the Grand Final. In this episode we speak to some of those who helped take the title back to Scotland, as we are joined by owner and co promoter Peter Facenna, Captain Chris Harris, and fan favourite Lee Complin to look back on the huge achievement, and ask what's next for the Tigers?! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Oct 13, 2023•42 min
Sheffield Tigers are 2023 Sports Insure Premiership Champions, and it's the first ever top flight title too. No team has ever come back from 18 points down in top flight playoff history, but the Tigers have set a new record with the silverware heading to South Yorkshire with a dramatic Heat 15 decider. In this episode we are joined the day after the night before, with Chris Holder, Josh Pickering and Damien Bates looking back on a historic night all round at Owlerton. There is more silverware to...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This week we speak to Sheffield promoter Damien Bates as the Tigers aim to reach the Sports Insure Premiership Grand Final. He's also involved with Leicester, and vice chairman of the BSPL so lots to talk about..! We also have reaction as the Ipswich Witches dethroned champions Belle Vue to be the first to reach this year's Grand Final. And we look ahead to the Stuart Robson Farewell meeting at Redcar, which has been in the making for almost 4 years, and on its 5th attempt. Martin Coleman is the...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min
This week we have 3 exclusive full length interviews for you! First we speak to Danny King, after he captained Ipswich Witches to their first silverware since 1998, when they lifted the Premiership KO Cup last week. The Witches are also gearing up for the Sports Insure Premiership playoffs against Belle Vue, and for Danny he's in the Cab Direct Championship playoffs with Redcar Bears too..! In part 2 we speak to Belle Vue Colts captain Jack Smith, as he gears up for a busy week of 6 meetings in ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min
It' the "business end" of the season, and this week our special guest is Danny Ford, promoter of table topping Poole Pirates in the Cab Direct Championship. Their prize was to choose their opponents in the playoffs, and ultimately decide the fate of the top 6. Listen to discover how the Pirates decided on Scunthorpe and Edinburgh as the other members of their playoff group, and why he feels the reigning champions can make it 3 titles in a row. We also have reaction from the Sports Insure Premier...
Sep 12, 2023•58 min
