Lewis Bridger has signed for Coventry Bees Speedway team.
The Great Britain international and former Bees rider has been brought in to replace Cameron Woodward who has been told that he will out until at least July with a broken femur which has not healed
Promoter Mick Horton said to the Bees website: “I don’t think we saw the best of Lewis last season but he still achieved a 6.72 average, and looking at the stats most of that was achieved as a heat-leader.
“Everyone knows Lewis has an abundance of talent, and I believe he’s in a stronger team this year. With him riding at No.4 I think it makes us at least equally as strong as we were before we lost Cam.
“Lewis had another offer, but he was desperate to ride for us, he’s spoken to myself and Havvy (Gary Havelock) at length and he’s convinced us that this is the fresh start his career needs.
“Having six British riders is fantastic, we’re going to have a great team spirit again and I’m really optimistic about the season.”