Heckmondwike cycle speedway club travelled to Bury for their first round in the Northern Fours League and claimed third place.

With six teams competing Heckmondwike enjoyed a strong meeting with Jake wood racing well and scoring 14 points overall with Darren Kent, Mick Knowles and Chris Summersgill providing good support.

In the Under 13 match Heckmondwike’s Tom Whitwam impressed with a maximum 16 point haul with teammates Ben and Dec Summersgill adding to the tally.

Heckmondwike travel to Sheffield on Sunday for the first round in the Northern Knockout Cup.

Club training continues on Wednesdays on their floodlit Firth Park track and is open to everyone with bikes and equipment provided.

For more information contact Justin Naylor 07799-367370 or contact the club via Facebook at Heckmondwikecyclespeedwayclub.

Results, Northern Fours League: Bury Comets 60, Stockport 49, Heckmondwike 39 (Chris Summersgill 6, Darren Kent 11, Mick Knowles 8, Jake Wood 14), Astley & Tyldesley 34, Hull 29, Bury Meteors 26

Under 13, Heckmondwike scorers: Tom Whitwam 16, Declan Summersgill 7, Ben Summersgill 6