Tom Brennan is the 2021 British Under 21 Champion, and a WORLD CHAMPION as part of the GB team which claimed gold in the 2021 Speedway of Nations in Manchester, ending a 32 year wait for a British team world title.He also races in the Premiership for the Belle Vue Aces, and in the Championship for Glasgow Tigers, and he reveals some of the reasons why he's chosen to be a part of those clubs. We also hear more about the work behind the scenes to take the next generation of British Speedway...

In this episode we speak to another rising star of British Speedway, Jordan Jenkins. Last year he became a National League Champion with Mildenhall, and in 2022 he'll look to retain that title as he captains Oxford Chargers. He's also racing in the Championship once again with Redcar Bears, and will be heading to Poland to race in the U24 Ekstraliga with Czestochowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we chat to rising star Jordan Palin, who despite being only 17 years old and originally not even knowing what speedway was, has found a natural talent on a speedway bike which has seen him already become a British Junior champion and a Premiership Champion with Peterborough.But for Jordan this is just the start, and his sights are firmly fixed right at the very top of world speedway. It’s the first time we’ve had a guest on this podcast series whose career lays ahead of them,...

In this episode we look back on the Humans of Speedway class of 2021, and bring you 5 mins or so of each guest from this year, including: Jeremy Doncaster Graham Cooke Chris Morton Dennis McCleary Paco Castagna Nicolai Klindt Mitchell Davey Paul Ackroyd Aidan Collins Chris Louis David Howe Ian Stavros Slater Mike Taylor Phil Lanning Adam Ellis Plus details of the first guest of 2022!

Adam Ellis realised a dream in 2021 becoming the British Speedway Champion, and adding his name to a trophy adorned with the greats of the sport. But whilst he hails from a British family he grew up in France and developed his skills on the French grasstrack circuit. He has risen through the British youth system though, going from the British Youth Championships, to the National League, Championship League, and already being a double Premiership title winner with Swindon. He's also part of...

Phil Lanning is a multi award winning journalist and sports publicist, during his career he has written for The Sun newspaper for over 25 years, as well as writing leading articles for the Speedway Star, and working directly alongside names such as Tai Woffinden, Jason Crump and Gary Havelock in managing their PR and publicity coverage. He’s also the youngest son of legendary commentator Dave Lanning, the voice the vast majority of speedway fans will have grown up with, and so it’s little...

Mike Taylor is the man behind the mic on commentaries and coverage provided by BBC WM. He's a speedway fan at heart too having followed the sport as a young Brummies fan watching Hans Nielsen racing around the old Perry Barr in the early 80's..!

Ian Slater in speedway circles is simply known as Stavros! He's worked as a spannerman to many well known names in British speedway including Bobby Ott, Niklas Klingberg, Ricky Ashworth, Kyle Howarth and Leon Flint. But he's particularly known for working alongside Carl Stonehewer, being his best mate and mechanic through his time at Workington, and getting a place in the Speedway GP series despite only riding in the second division..! Some fantastic stories, dodging flying helmets in the...

David Howe has ridden for many of British Speedway's best knows clubs, along some some of the best known names of the era. He's a former British Under 21 champion, Elite League Winner, and has appeared in world speedway's showpiece event the Speedway GP in Cardiff, including in 2007, the last time a Brit won the fixture. Since finishing his racing career he know works as a speedway mechanic and currently works with Wolves and Leicester's Ryan Douglas, and he explains some of the work...

My guest in this episode is Chris Louis. As the son of one of the best known riders of the 1970s, former British Champion and World number 3 John Tiger Louis, the sport was always going to be in his blood. And Chris very much followed in his dad’s footsteps by himself becoming British Champion and reaching number 3 in the world. He was also captain of what many believe to be British Speedway best ever team, Ipswich side of 1998. A team which featured Tomaz Gollob and world champion of that...

Ian Brannan is joined by guest host, Sheffield, Scunthorpe,Team GB AND British Final star Adam Ellis! Talking about last weekend's FIM European pairs, the trials of the international speedway rider, the French speedway scene, and his hopes for individual success in 2021. Plus, we have a show packed with interviews: Wolves: Nick Morris & Peter Adams Belle Vue: Dan Bewley & Mark Lemon, Jack Parkinson Blackburn Ipswich: Drew Kemp Sheffield: Simon Stead Peterborough: Rob...

Aidan Collins was born into speedway, it's hard not to be when you're the son of British Speedway legend Les Collins. Following a speedway a flat track career of his own, Aidan now gives fans a motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to ride speedway. Joining him at the Buxton Circuit are his dad Les, the former world number 2, and another ex rider Adam Allott, who also has strong family connections to the sport. Also on hand on the day was ex 2 x British Champion & U21 World Champion Joe...

Aidan Collins was born into speedway, it's hard not to be when you're the son of British Speedway legend Les Collins. Following a speedway a flat track career of his own, Aidan now gives fans a motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to ride speedway. Joining him at the Buxton Circuit are his dad Les, the former world number 2, and another ex rider Adam Allott, who also has strong family connections to the sport. Also on hand on the day was ex 2 x British Champion & U21 World Champion Joe...

Aiden Collins was born into speedway, it's hard not to be when you're the son of British Speedway legend Les Collins. Following a speedway a flat track career of his own, Aiden now gives fans a motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to ride speedway. Joining him at the Buxton Circuit are his dad Les, the former world number 2, and another ex rider Adam Allott, who also has strong family connections to the sport. Also on hand on the day was ex 2 x British Champion & U21 World Champion Joe...

In this episode we look at the work of the world's only charity dedicated to helping injured speedway riders. The Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund.If you'd like to donate, TEXT SRBF to 70085 to give £5. WE’RE ALL EXCITED TO SEE BRITISH SPEEDWAY GETTING BACK UNDERWAY AGAIN, THE SPEED AND THE DANGER ARE SOME OF THE ASPECTS THAT MAKE THE SPORT SO THRILLIING TO WATCH. 500CC BIKES WITH NO BREAKS HURTLING AT 70MPH INTO A CORNER IS A FANTASTIC SPECTACLE. BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SPEEDWAY GOES...

In this episode we look at the work of the world's only charity dedicated to helping injured speedway riders. The Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund. If you'd like to donate, TEXT SRBF to 70085 to give £5. WE’RE ALL EXCITED TO SEE BRITISH SPEEDWAY GETTING BACK UNDERWAY AGAIN, THE SPEED AND THE DANGER ARE SOME OF THE ASPECTS THAT MAKE THE SPORT SO THRILLIING TO WATCH. 500CC BIKES WITH NO BREAKS HURTLING AT 70MPH INTO A CORNER IS A FANTASTIC SPECTACLE. BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SPEEDWAY GOES...

Danish international speedway rider Nicolai Klindt links up with us from his base in Poland to talk about the early days of his career through to the present day. We'll hear how riding alongside triple world champ Jason Crump, and riding in Poland against the worlds best transformed his ability. He's also ridden for a number of British clubs, but find out why he almost retired from the sport in 2013.And he shares his aims for the upcoming 2021 season and has his eye on one meeting in...

Danish international speedway rider Nicolai Klindt links up with us from his base in Poland to talk about the early days of his career through to the present day. We'll hear how riding alongside triple world champ Jason Crump, and riding in Poland against the worlds best transformed his ability. He's also ridden for a number of British clubs, but find out why he almost retired from the sport in 2013. And he shares his aims for the upcoming 2021 season and has his eye on one meeting in...

Paco Castagna has one of the most famous surnames in speedway. The son of Armando is already 2x Italian Champion and hope to add further silverware to his cabinet, and firmly has his eyes on speedway's greatest prizes. Growing up around some of speedways iconic names, he knows exactly what is required to make it to the top, and in this episode you'll hear just how much determination he has to succeed.Paco also describes his dream speedway meeting, and it does come with a twist!

Paco Castagna has one of the most famous surnames in speedway. The son of Armando is already 2x Italian Champion and hope to add further silverware to his cabinet, and firmly has his eyes on speedway's greatest prizes. Growing up around some of speedways iconic names, he knows exactly what is required to make it to the top, and in this episode you'll hear just how much determination he has to succeed. Paco also describes his dream speedway meeting, and it does come with a twist!

You could call him Mr Berwick, but Dennis McCleary has dedicated over 50 years to helping run Berwick Bandits, beginning in 1969 and still going. He started as announcer and his voice is still keeping the Shielfield crowds informed in 2021, he’s also been programme editor, co promoter, team manager, time keeper, in fact most jobs other than actually riding the bikes..!During that time hundreds of riders have come and gone, countless managers, and numerous promoters, but Dennis has been a...

You could call him Mr Berwick, but Dennis McCleary has dedicated over 50 years to helping run Berwick Bandits, beginning in 1969 and still going. He started as announcer and his voice is still keeping the Shielfield crowds informed in 2021, he’s also been programme editor, co promoter, team manager, time keeper, in fact most jobs other than actually riding the bikes..! During that time hundreds of riders have come and gone, countless managers, and numerous promoters, but Dennis has been a...

Chris Morton MBE is a true speedway legend, with a racing career spanning the decades the majority of which wearing the iconic Belle Vue Aces race jacket. He appeared in 7 World Finals, won the World Pairs title alongside his great friend Peter Collins, and was British Champion in 1983. In this episode take a journey through his illustrious career from the very beginnings learning his craft at Peter Collins' parents farm, through to beating the best of all time in front of a packed Wembley...

Chris Morton MBE is a true speedway legend, with a racing career spanning the decades the majority of which wearing the iconic Belle Vue Aces race jacket. He appeared in 7 World Finals, won the World Pairs title alongside his great friend Peter Collins, and was British Champion in 1983. In this episode take a journey through his illustrious career from the very beginnings learning his craft at Peter Collins' parents farm, through to beating the best of all time in front of a packed Wembley...

FIM Speedway GP Race Director Phil Morris describes how his dream meeting would look, who would make his all time team, and which rule he would fix once and for all..!