Workington Speedway have confirmed the return of Troy Batchelor for the 2026 season.
The 38-year-old from Brisbane, Australia rejoins the GT Tyres Comets for a THIRD successive season.
The previous Grand Prix rider and Elite League Champion has performed a key function within the Comets’ revival and their run to the 2024 playoffs, which led to him taking over the captaincy in 2025. Troy spent the 2025 season at primary, however with the signing of latest talisman Jonas Jeppesen, he’s anticipated to maneuver right into a second or third heat-leader place in 2026.
A transfer which Comets promoter Andrew Bain believes will present a strong basis for the group:
“Troy has proven over the previous two seasons precisely what he brings to the group, each on and off the observe, and having him in that second or third heat-leader function strengthens us massively.“
“Though his common dropped final yr, he was in a troublesome place at primary. In 2024 he was at quantity 5, and we noticed what he might do from that place. Batch nonetheless produced some strong scores from primary all through 2025, significantly away at Scunthorpe and Edinburgh.”
“Troy brings a calmness and maturity that filters via the entire aspect. His expertise, coupled with some glorious group using, offers us actual stability, and we’re delighted to have him again for subsequent season.”
Troy rejoins the GT Tyres Comets for 2026 alongside Jonas Jeppesen, Tate Zischke and Vinnie Foord on a beginning common of seven.10.
Phrases and Picture courtesy of Workington Speedway
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