King’s Lynn have finalised their Nationwide Improvement League line-up with the addition of Connor King, which means six of the seven riders set to signify the membership this 12 months have native hyperlinks to the Adrian Flux Enviornment.
King returns to NDL competitors after a quick spell with Belle Vue in 2025 when he stepped in as damage cowl. His route into the game got here later than most – he made his league debut on the age of 20 with the Isle of Wight in 2019, earlier than additional alternatives arrived with Kent throughout the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
After time away for private causes, the prospect to construct a full marketing campaign from the outset proved too good to refuse when the Younger Stars got here calling.
Chatting with the membership’s official web site, King stated:
“When King’s Lynn requested me about coming to them, I couldn’t actually say no!
“I’ve been going to King’s Lynn for a few years, since I used to be younger. I began going when the likes of Kevin Doolan and Kozza Smith have been there, so to now hastily be using for them is a bit loopy.
“It’s nice to be a part of such a neighborhood workforce, and I feel that can assist the fanbase. Once I rode at Mildenhall there was once lots of people who got here to look at, as a result of they solely noticed me twice a 12 months, so I feel there can be much more folks there with nearer riders.
“Jason has advised me to return in and revel in using once more, and hopefully do what I have to do.
“I do know just about the entire different riders, actually aside from the reserves, though I’ve seen Kenzie a few occasions at Mildenhall, and I’ve heard good issues about Ollie too.”
Crew supervisor Jason Pipe believes King has loads of room for development and is raring to see him rediscover his enjoyment on observe.
Pipe advised the membership web site:
“Connor is a rider who many assume has been across the speedway scene for fairly just a few years now, however in truth he’s solely ridden in 38 NDL conferences since 2019!
“He was a rider I used to be eager to convey into the Younger Stars workforce final season, however sadly his common was simply barely too excessive on 3.39, after I solely had 3.18 to play with.
“I’m so happy for him that I’ve been in a position to convey him on this season. One other native rider and now we go to the tapes with six of the seven riders being native to King’s Lynn, which ought to enchantment to the spectators.
“I do know the riders are comfortable using for his or her native membership and it might additionally profit riders with sponsorship, which I do know it already has with one or two from talking with them.
“I imagine Connor is on a false common and I do imagine we are going to see him up this in 2026 and he’ll begin to take pleasure in racing his bike once more. Being in a workforce from the very begin makes Connor really feel wished and he’s advised me that he likes the King’s Lynn observe.
“I’ve had a very good chat with Connor and I’ve defined to him that there’s little or no strain on him and we’re going to get him having fun with his speedway once more. All I’ve requested from him is to exit and purpose to select up these third locations in every of his rides.
“I’ve advised him he must be listening to what Simon Lambert tells him, as a result of it would all be good recommendation, which Connor is aware of he’ll profit from.
“Connor is severe about racing once more and final 12 months he upgraded his equipment by shopping for two bikes from a Premiership rider. These bikes are in tip high situation and he’s no excuses there, so it’s now as much as Connor himself the place he goes from right here. That is his probability now and he must seize it with each arms.”
The transfer completes the Younger Stars’ declared one-to-seven, with the administration assured the mix of dwelling information and potential enchancment will stand them in good stead for the marketing campaign forward.
Younger Stars 2026: Simon Lambert 9.20, Jake Mulford 8.67, Mickie Simpson 8.42, Jacob Clouting 7.03, Connor King 3.39, Kenzie Cossey 3.25, Ollie Binns 2.00 – complete 41.96.
Characteristic Picture courtesy of Kings Lynn Speedway
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