NEWCASTLE will have two newcomers to British speedway in their ranks next season.
The Diamonds have signed Czech Republic rider Ondrej Smetana (pictured) and the Slovenian Nick Skorja. The pair join Claus Vissing, Matt Wethers, James Wright, Max Clegg and Connor Mountain to complete the Newcastle one-to-seven. Co-promoter George English said: "The additions of Ondrej and Nick have completed what I consider to be a very exciting seven to represent the side in our 91st anniversary season. "While many will not have heard of our final two, they both come with great recommendations and huge potential to take the UK by storm. "Ondrej is associated with our former Czech star George Stancl, so will have plenty of insider information on how to race Brough Park from one of the best round our track, while Nick has had a full Grand Prix under his belt as a wild card, as well as three others as a reserve, so again he knows what he's doing on a speedway bike."