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23 Oct 2025

Gladiators impress on home track

Fans wait to hear about the  future of speedway in Devon

The Plymouth Gladiators' season has kicked off in style

Ben Barker scorched to a stunning 17+1 points haul as The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators launched their 2024 home campaign with a comprehensive 51-39 victory over The Scunthorpe Scorpions in the Cab Direct  KO CUP 1st round, 2nd leg

Barker, who set the new track record in the opening heat, was beaten only by teammate Dan Thompson in the nominated heat 15.

After a shared heat one, the Gladiators led thereafter in a competitive meeting with numerous great races.

Dan Thompson continued his impressive start to the season with 11+2, backed by Kyle Newman with 9+2. The Scorpions took the aggregate victory (100-80).

For the full heat results click here.

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