So The Evening Telegraph asked 'Voice of Speedway' Nigel Pearson to give us his views on Panthers and what he expects to unfold tonight.

"IT seems a long time since the greatest ever climax to an Elite League season when Peterborough pipped Reading on the last bend of the last lap... but it's only a couple of years!

Since then it seems Panthers have stumbled from one crisis to another and everyone in the sport must now be hoping some stability comes to the East of England Showground.

In wishing Rick Frost well, it's great to see the immediate future of the club is secure at a venue I personally have always enjoyed visiting.

Frost has put a marker down already with the return of prodigal son Ryan Sullivan – a great way to recover from the loss of Hans Andersen to Coventry.

Swindon pin their hopes on Leigh Adams and there are times when I reckon they rely on him too much. I expect Panthers to win this contest by around eight points – but hopefully we'll see some great racing along the way.

And don't just sit at home and watch it on the box – get down to the Showground and show your support for a new era at the great club."

Nigel Pearson