Deal has Jack on track

A budding Shropshire speedway star has been given a boost by a new sponsorship deal. Jack Hargreaves, of Harley, near Cressage, is to be backed by Shropshire estate agency Nock Deighton. The 18-year-old, who is one of the country's best young riders, has been signed to ride in the Premier League team at Redcar, in Middlesborough.

He has also appeared for the Spitfires at Stoke in their Conference League team in the sason just ending.

"I am really pleased that Nock Deighton have agreed to sponsor me - the deal will make a big difference to my finances," said the former pupil of William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, who has also ridden for Wolverhampton.

"My ultimate aim is to be world champion so I am looking for more sponsors to back me," he added.

Jack only took up speedway two years ago but began as a grasstrack rider, winning many titles, including runner-up in the 125cc class of the world championships held in Germany.

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