Big two going head-to-head at Belle Vue
BELLE Vue Aces host a clash of the titans tonight when reigning Premiership champions Wolverhampton Wolves head for the National Speedway Stadium.
World No.4 Fredrik Lindgren heads up the opponents, while British champion Craig Cook commands the home side in the top-of-the-table clash.
Just four points separate the four play-off contenders, with a single point between the Aces and their on-form rivals from the Midlands.
A few changes to the Wolves’ line-up sees Ben Barker guest at No.2 for Kyle Howarth following a huge crash last week at Monmore Green in which he sustained a concussion.
The visitors will also use the Rider Replacement facility at No.4 in place of Jacob Thorssell due to his prior commitments in Poland.
The Aces, meanwhile, will boast a full-strength team.
Heat leader Max Fricke said: “This is a pretty big meeting for us.
“We had a bit of a blip in our last one which unfortunately has allowed other teams to reduce the advantage we’d built in the table.
“That can’t happen again on Monday and with BT Sport there to broadcast proceedings there will be that expectation for us not only to win, but to win by a respectable margin on our home track.
“We have beaten Wolverhampton once this year and taken a point from Monmore Green, and while they are a good side looking to go top we can match them man-for-man at every turn.
“There’s no doubt it’s going to be an epic meeting.
“Wolves are after points as badly as we are.
“They’re a good side with some very talented riders. I honestly believe it’ll go down to the wire.”
A special BT Sport promotion means tickets for the clash are just £10 for adults and concessions in both stands.
Children under the age of 18 go free of charge.