Bliss to become part-time Racers manager?

Reading Promoter Pat Bliss may well take over as team manager of the Racers for the forthcoming season.

"It could well be a joint effort," she said.

"I don't mind doing the away matches, but I can't obviously do the home meeting as I'm too busy in the stadium office."

"I am waiting to hear back from someone about doing the home meetings."

Meanwhile Bliss has still to announce a date for the Reading Racers' Press and Practice day.

It was rumoured that it would be Monday 18th March, but that is the day after their opening challenge match at Newport and the same day as their opening home fixture also against the Wasps.

A more likely date is Monday 11th March, but this is yet to be confirmed.

Mrs Bliss added: "I can't name a date yet, until I know when Tomas Topinka's flying in."

Reading Speedway Supporters' Club news:

The recently-formed Reading Speedway Supporters' Club are holding a social evening at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Early, next Monday 25th February, starting at 7.30pm. Admission is FREE.

RSSC Chairman Andy Povey said: "At the meeting we will be in a position to fully announce all membership benefits and a more detailed plan of how the club will take shape over the coming season."

The RSSC committee will be taking membership fees for the first time on the night - Adults ?5 and ?3 concessions.

Payment will also be taken for coach bookings for supporters wishing to travel to the Racers opening away challenge match at Newport on Sunday 17th March - Adults ?14 RSSC members, ?16 non-members, ?7 Children & OAP's.

For more information see: www.readingspeedway.com