Peterborough Panthers speedway team have booked an April return to action
Peterborough Panthers speedway team are back in competitive action next month.
The city side will compete in a ‘Spring Triangle’ event at Mildenhall Fen Tigers on Saturday, April 25 (7.30pm start). The Rye House Rockets are also taking part.
Panthers were forced to leave their fabled East of England Showground base on October, 7, 2023. The city club were left homeless because of the ongoing bid to redevelop the Alwalton land, but volunteers and officials are determined to keep the club alive.
Panthers competed at Mildenhall in October, just pipping the home club 46-44 to lift the Simon Barton Memorial Trophy.
Organisers of the ‘Spring Triangle’ event hope many city speedway fans will attend next month’s event to prove there is demand for the sport to return to the city.
A spokesperson said: “This special event marks more than just a competitive fixture—it’s a celebration of the Panthers’ enduring spirit and a chance for fans to rally behind the team. With strong support expected, the club is calling on its loyal fanbase to turn out in force and demonstrate that there remains a passionate demand for a Peterborough Speedway team.”
Simon Lambert, Paul Starke, Arran Butcher, Ryan Ingram, Luke Harris and Jamie Etherington rode for Panthers in Mildenhall last year. Details of this season’s team will be announced soon.