Speedway: Rico wins testimonial

The one-time Eastbourne protege triumphed in the £1,000 winner-takes-all final a week after claiming a place in next year's Grand Prix series.

The Coventry star, who is on a roll after his victory in Poland last weekend, beat former world champion Sam Ermolenko in the final, with Billy Janniro in third place and Dean Barker, the best of the home contingent, fourth.

There was never any doubt about the outcome once Richardson had hit the front coming off the second bend, while Ermo-lenko came through from the back to chase him home.

Norris's own victory bid ended in the semi-finals when he was beaten into third place by Barker and Janniro.

Barker was the surprise packet after being forced to pull out of the world championship qualifier in Poland with a dislocated shoulder.

Ermolenko also upset a few calculations on his return to British racing action after a long spell on the sidelines.

Norris's former team-mates, Martin Dugard and Stefan Danno, also went out at the semi-final stage.

Dugard had earlier shown a glimpse of his magic around Arlington with a win over Ermo-lenko in one of the best races of the afternoon.

He was also instrumental in Edward Kennett scoring his first win in senior speedway, shutting down on the home straight and waving Kennett through to take the chequered flag four days after his 16th birthday with Danno and Savalas Clouting back in third and fourth.

Scorers: Sam Ermolenko 10, David Norris 9, Billy Janniro 9, Martin Dugard 9, Lee Richardson 8, Craig Boyce 7, Dean Barker 6, Stefan Danno 6, Edward Kennett 3, Ryan Fisher 3, Travis McGowan 2, Savalas Clouting 0.

Edward Kennett was runner-up in the Conference League riders' championship at Rye House on Saturday night.

Kennett scored 13 points but was beaten into second place by Boston's James Birkinshaw, who finished with 14.

Mark Loram finished down the field in the Scandinavian Grand Prix in Gothenburg which was won by Leigh Adams.