King’s Lynn have confirmed the addition of Kenzie Cossey to their Nationwide Growth League line-up as he prepares for his first full season at that stage.
The 20-year-old joins the Younger Stars with robust household ties to the game. Cossey is the grandson of former racer Trevor Hedge, who started his profession at Norwich earlier than driving for King’s Lynn in 1975, and the nephew of one other ex-rider, the late Gavin Hedge.
Though this will probably be Cossey’s official NDL debut season, he already gained invaluable expertise within the third tier throughout 2025. That included visitor appearances for the Younger Stars, that includes of their house assembly towards Leicester and their title-clinching away victory at Kent.
Younger Stars boss Jason Pipe is happy to see Cossey step into the crew on a everlasting foundation. Chatting with the King’s Lynn Speedway web site, Pipe mentioned:
“I’m delighted to have Kenzie within the crew this coming season. He was our No.8 in 2025, so I’m so completely happy to have the ability to give him a crew spot in 2026.”
Pipe additionally highlighted Cossey’s angle and the advantages of crew familiarity, including:
“Kenzie is a beautiful lad and he will probably be highly regarded together with his team-mates and is all the time keen to hear and takes on board what is alleged to him.
Having one in every of his greatest mates, Jake Mulford, in the identical crew will assist Kenzie massively and it’s a terrific begin to bringing a terrific crew spirit to the facet.”
The Younger Stars supervisor believes Cossey’s native connection will play a key function in his improvement:
“He’s one other native rider who actually can’t wait to race for his native membership. It’s a dream come true for him.”
Cossey enters the facet on a 3.25 common, having ridden in 4 NDL conferences final season as an unattached 3.00-point visitor. Pipe is assured that determine will rise, saying:
“From what I’ve seen from Kenzie to this point, I do know he will definitely enhance on the three.25 common he’s coming into the crew on.”
Whereas his beginning place within the crew is but to be confirmed, Pipe is unconcerned about the place the teenager strains up:
“At this second in time, I’m not sure if Kenzie will begin the season at reserve or in the primary physique of the crew. Both means, I do know Kenzie may have no qualms with what place he rides at.”
Cossey himself is thrilled to be formally becoming a member of the Younger Stars and mirrored positively on his experiences with the membership final yr. Talking through the King’s Lynn Speedway web site, he mentioned:
“I’ve grown up round speedway and grasstrack with the household connections, I’ve all the time been surrounded by bikes since I used to be little.”
He defined how his focus has shifted more and more in direction of speedway:
“While my racing profession has primarily been grasstrack, I’ve all the time been seeking to give speedway go. I actually loved speedway final yr after which I discovered myself driving speedway greater than grasstrack.”
Looking forward to the season, Cossey has clear targets:
“I wish to polish my driving up and attempt to enhance my common by the tip of the season. That’s the intention – you understand you’re shifting in the fitting route in case your common goes up.”
He additionally praised Pipe’s administration type and the ambiance inside the squad:
“Jason has instructed me there’s no strain, I simply must do my greatest. It’s going to be good to be within the crew with individuals I do know – it must be enjoyable and I’m actually wanting ahead to it. I can’t wait to get going.”
Additional Younger Stars crew information is predicted to be introduced subsequent week.
Characteristic Picture courtesy of Kings Lynn Speedway
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