New Kent Kings’ promoter Steve Ribbons has issued a rallying call for supporters in the south-east to get firmly behind the NORA-backed campaign coming up this season.
And it’s all about the basic tenets of the sport: team identity, the relationship between riders and fans and the presentation of the product.
Ribbons is looking at improving the spectator experience at the track saying,
“Iwade is a great track and despite the Kings currently having only one home fixture a month, our ambition is to build on the connection between the riders and the fans.”
“I want to see the place buzzing and I am determined to improve the presentation and slickness of the show – to that end there should be a few new things in place for our opening meeting against Eastbourne Eagles next month (Sunday 14th. April 2pm start time)”.
With Isle of Wight and Iwade the stand-alone tracks now operating under the NORA umbrella, there are nomadic clubs Crayford (also using the Old Gun Site as a racing base in 2024), Cradley and opponents already named as providing opposition for the Kings this season, Eastbourne, Thurrock & Rye House (along with the Ryde-based Warriors) there’s a strong basis for competition and Ribbons calls for those who back the sport in general from the area to come on board and make the new era a success,
“To all Speedway fans in the south east, come to Iwade for your fix at the home of the Kent Kings.”
“We recognise that many from London and surrounding counties where Speedway has had such a rich heritage may well have supported other clubs over the years, but now is the time to rally around what we are looking to achieve at Iwade and no matter who you support, let’s build a community and show that Speedway is very far from dead in this part of the country!”
The first chance for fans to see the new look Kent team and interact with the riders and fellow supporters will be on Sunday March 24th. at the Kings’ Press & Practice Day.
All supporters are welcome with the riders on track between 11am & 3pm and many opportunities to take photos and meet the modern day stars wearing the famous Invicta race jacket.