CAPTAIN COOK SAILS BACK IN

Poole Speedway has been given a massive boost with the news that their 2025 team captain Zach Cook has opted to extend his racing at Championship level and will therefore skipper the Pirates again in 2026.

The 26-year old Cowran who finished the double winning season on an average of 7.34 revealed "I am really happy to be back with Pirates for 2026. To be honest, I wasn't originally planning on racing in the Championship next season. With other commitments I thought it might spread me a bit too thin."

"But Matt and Dan were so keen to get me signed and the more we talked, the more it felt right. I love this club; I love the supporters and I still feel there's some unfinished business here. I want to be part of helping Poole chase more success."

Admitting that the promotion were determined to try and persuade Zach to return, promoter Dan Ford said  "when Zach first told us of his plans not to do the Championship next season,  we knew we would have to work on him as we were absolutely determined to get him back on board. He is a fantastic captain, a brilliant team rider, leads by example and is very much someone who always delivers when the big meetings come around. Quite simply he is impossible to replace."

"We are absolutely delighted to have him back and leading the Pirates again in 2026, linking up with Richard (Lawson) Lewi and Will (again)."

"Along with Fraser (Bowes) and Dan (Gikes) we are happy with how our team plans have gone so far."