Coventry Bees have signed Polish rider Jakub Jamrog.
The 23 year will take the place of Cameron Woodward for the start of the season next week after spending last season in Poland with Lodz.
Bees promoter Mick Horton said to the Bees website: “We’ve left no stone unturned over this last place, we’ve spoken to many riders who aren’t coming back or can’t do it, and we’ve now got to the point where we had to make a decision.
“I’ve talked to several riders who have either ridden with Jakub or seen him race, and they’ve all said he goes very well in Europe.
“I’ve also spoken to the lad himself this weekend and he is really, really determined and enthusiastic, and is also all set up to race here with equipment, workshop and mechanic.
“Havvy (Gary Havelock) has a good feeling about him, and we feel he is very much worth a shot. We’ve got faith in him and although there’s always a question over Polish riders on small tracks, he has been brought up on small tracks.
“He knows what we’re looking for from him, and all I’d say to people is give the lad a chance, and let’s see what he can do.”