CHRIS Holder is to make a late season return to British league racing – with Sheffield.
The 2012 World Champion has been snapped up by the Owlerton side in a double team change, which will also see Claus Vissing join the Tigers. Making way are Lewis Kerr and Adam Ellis, whilst Tai Woffinden will remain in the side for the rest of the season with Jack Holder still out injured. Co-promoter Damien Bates said: “As a club, we didn’t ideally want to make any changes but one or two things have happened over the past few days which means our hand has been forced. “Firstly, we’ve been in regular discussions with Jack (Holder) since he broke his wrist and we’ve been monitoring his situation closely. “Jack has been honest about where he is at and whilst he is close to getting back on a bike, he doesn’t want to let Sheffield down should he realise he’s not quite 100 per cent race fit. “What that has enabled us to do is keep hold of Tai until the end of the season which, on the other hand, is a massive boost for Sheffield Speedway. “Elsewhere, recent commitment issues from other riders in the team suddenly gave us a bit of a headache and at such an important time of the season we felt it was something we simply had to address. “It’s great to see Chris Holder back in British Speedway and this is yet another coup for the club because he is still a top class rider. “As for Claus, he’s had a solid season with Glasgow in the Championship, he brings with him plenty of experience and he is ready to show why he’s worthy of a team spot in the top league once again.”
