Rebels welcome a world champion to special meeting (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Rebels welcome a world champion to special meeting

3:18pm Sunday 28th February 2010 in

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THE current World Speedway Champion has confirmed that he will be amongst the 16 riders lining up for Somerset Speedway's ten year anniversary meeting on March 19.

Jason Crump is not planning to ride on a regular basis in the UK this year, so his appearance at Somerset's celebration will be one of the few opportunities that British fans will get to see him racing here.

Spokesman Debbie Hancock said: “To say that we are over the moon that Jason has confirmed his place in the line- up would be an understatement, the field already had a star studded ring to it, but to have the current World Champion is really something special.”

Crump's victory in last year's World Championship Grand Prix series was the third time that he has lifted speedway's ultimate prize, his other titles coming in 2004 and 2006.

Hancock added: “In keeping with last season, three-time World Champion Crump is not planning to be competing full time in the British Elite League this year as he looks to retain his world crown, and so his appearance at Somerset's anniversary meeting could well be one of the few opportunities for fans to see him riding in the UK in 2010. We are very honoured that he has chosen to make one of those rare appearances at the Oak Tree Arena.”