Karlsson Eyes Success
Created on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 09:50
Lakeside Hammers winter signing Peter Karlsson believes his new side have an excellent chance of success this year.
The veteran Swede returned to his best form while riding for parent club Wolverhampton last season, Karlsson put over a point on his average from the previous year with Belle Vue and now holds a 8.12 average in the team.
Lakeside management have build a strong side for the upcoming Elite League season, Karlsson hold the clubs highest average, but with Lee Richardson and Davey Watt providing back-up, Karlsson rates their chances of success.
| 2012 HAMMERS | ||
| Rider | Nat | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Karlsson | SWE |
| 2 | Lee Richardson | GBR |
| 3 | Davey Watt | AUS |
| 4 | Stuart Robson | GBR |
| DU | Kauko Nieminen | FIN |
| 5 | Robert Mear | GBR |
| 6 | Kim Nilsson | SWE |
| 7 | Justin Sedgmen | AUS |
| DU | Richie Worrall | GBR |
"The Arena Essex Raceway, where the Lakeside Hammers race, is one of my best tracks and I think the team that they have put together has an excellent chance of success."
He continued by saying: "Once I knew that there was no place for me at Wolverhampton I spoke to Jon Cook as Lakeside was the track I wanted to be at. It's the perfect set up for me as I know the management well, the track is always well prepared, the fans have always been good to me (even though I have been riding against their team), travelling from Stansted should be easy as it is nearby and I have friends, like Paul Hurry, on hand to help when needed.”
The Hammers finished fourth in the Elite league last season and grabbed the final playoff place ahead of Coventry, in the two-edged semi-final against Eastbourne the Essex club lost out by 9 points on aggregate.