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In this episode not just 1, but 2 guests..! Berwick Bandits Team Manager and Co Promoter Gary Flint, and his son, British U21 & U19 Champion, Leon Flint.
2023 sees Leon take the proud role of captaining his hometown side under his Dad's leadership, whilst also taking the rising star position at Premiership side Wolves.
We chat about the upcoming season an also a little about how the speedway life came their way. Gary is also himself a former rider who plied his trade mainly in the old conference league, but we'll also find out why speedway wasn't a forgone profession for Leon. Also discover why a modern day speedway hero is to thank for setting Leon off on his course to speedway stardom.
The 2022 British Grand Prix in Cardiff saw the proudest moments for both Gary & Leon, and hear the story of how it felt to be heading to the tapes to line up next to Zmarzlik & Woffinden in his first ever GP race..!
Plus we will discover who would make Gary & Leon's all time dream team as they create their dream speedway meeting's before the end of the podcast.
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