SPEEDWAY: Elite League action resumes in Thurrock on Friday when Lakeside Hammers host the Sport’s oldest and most illustrious club, the Belle Vue Aces from Manchester.

It’s crunch time for the Hammers League aspirations as they face three vital matches in five days with visits to Manchester next Monday (4 July) but first up a trip to Swindon this Thursday June 30 June.

For more see Friday's THURROCK GAZETTE