Berwick Bandits have accomplished their 2026 line-up with the seize of highly-rated Australian Reid Battye.
The 24-year-old, who received the Northern Territory State Championship late final yr, might be making his British debut with the Borders’ aspect.
An achieved all-round bike racer, Battye competed in SuperSport and Superbikes each nationally and internationally earlier than switching to shale, catching the attention of former GP rider Craig Boyce amongst others since making the transfer.
Born in Bermagui, New South Wales, Battye was additionally energetic on the ultra-competitive Australian filth monitor scene which has been a proving floor for the likes of Sam Masters and Josh Pickering over time.
Reid arrives within the Borders on a four-point common and can begin alongside Jack Smith at reserve for the brand new season.
Battye competed in all 4 rounds of the just lately accomplished Australian Nationwide Championship – win by Jack Holder – scoring 19 factors over the 4 rounds.
The R.E.D Bandits, powered by STS, have additionally signed Peter Kildemand, Nick Morris, Victor Palovaara, Lasse Fredriksen and Jye Etheridge as they revamp their workforce having missed the 2025 play-offs by simply two factors.
Bandits workforce supervisor Stewart Dickson mentioned: “In an interview with Greg Blair on the membership’s Whole Entry channel earlier than Christmas I advised Berwick followers that we had been taking our time so we might make the correct choice on the ultimate piece in our 2026 workforce.
“Of the 4 riders we had been contemplating Reid pushed himself to the entrance of the queue with some spectacular performances in Australia.
“He could be younger when it comes to speedway expertise, and has by no means ridden in a workforce sport earlier than, however he has a number of racing expertise beneath his belt in different disciplines.
“I imagine that together with membership proprietor Jamie Courtney and co-promoters Steve Dews and Sarah Bulman, I’ve put collectively a workforce that might be difficult on all three fronts in 2026 and one which the supporters will get behind.”
Phrases by Berwick Speedway
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