Eastbourne Eagles will crown their rider of the year as they celebrate the efforts of two of their unsung heroes.

Fans will vote for their top man of the 2013 campaign tonight at a social event for riders and supporters.

The party in the Arlington Stadium clubroom follows The Argus Sussex Championship (3.30pm).

Eagles No.1 Bjarne Pedersen and skipper Cameron Woodward are likely to be frontrunners for the rider of the year accolade.

Both will be contenders for the revived Championship.

There will also be interest in rising stars Jakub Jamrog and Lewis Blackbird and former Wolves man Kenneth Hansen.

Hansen is keen to put himself in the shop window while Blackbird has impressed for National League powerhouses Dudley.

Profits from the meeting will go to Eagles team manager Trevor Geer and co-promoter Mike Bellerby, who have worked for the club for free for several years.