By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

Reserve revelation Kyle Newman has thanked his backers for helping put his early season nightmares behind him. The Weymouth Doonan Wildcat bagged 12 points from five races in last Saturday's 47-45 first-leg triumph over the Plymouth Devils in the Knockout Cup at the Wessex Stadium and is being tipped for a bright future.

By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats' new boy Lee Herne has revealed that he would rather see his little brother do well than himself. The former Arena Essex rider, who made his debut for the Radipole Lane outfit in Saturday's 47-45 first-leg victory over the Plymouth Devils in the Knockout Cup, has been drafted in to replace Jon Armstrong who is recovering from a broken leg. Losing the Mighty Midget to injury in the Conference League Pairs on May 31 was a huge blow but thanks to the foresight of chairman Phil Bartlett and the talents of the Herne family the club managed to plug the gap in double quick fashion.

By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

Fearless Kyle Newman stole the show as the Weymouth Doonan Wildcats opened up a slender first-leg margin of two points over the Plymouth Devils at a wet Wessex Stadium. The reserve overshadowed Lee Herne's debut by winning four out of his five races in an inspirational performance that grabbed plenty of praise from his team manger Jem Dicken. Weymouth's new signing did show his potential as well in the tough conditions by claiming two wins but there was no doubt that it was Newman's night despite a fall in his final outing.

By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

New-Signing Lee Herne will now make his debut for the Weymouth Doonan Wildcats at the Wessex Stadium this evening (7.3Opm) after last night’s Knockout Cup first leg clash at the Plymouth Devils was called off due to rain. The Aussie ace only arrived on these shores on Wednesday night and so far he has not even been able to sit on a bike. He was scheduled to take a practice ride after a Poole Pirates meeting on Thursday night but wet conditions also put paid to that.

By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

Aussie ace Lee Herne makes his debut for the Weymouth Doonan Wildcats tonight (7.15pm) when they travel to the Plymouth Devils for the first leg of their Knockout Cup tie. Lee, brother of current Wildcat Jay, only arrived in the UK on Wednesday and makes his return to British speedway after a three-year absence. The new signing comes in at number one as Jon Armstrong's replacement and tonight makes his bow for the Radipole Lane outfit while Andrew Bargh switches to number four in place of team captain Karl Mason. The Weymouth skipper though, will be back for the return leg tomorrow night (7.15pm) at the Wessex Stadium.

By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

Wounded Wildcat Jon Armstrong is still hopeful of racing for Weymouth this season despite breaking his leg almost three weeks ago. The Mighty Midget suffered the injury after a collision with team-mate Jay Herne and Sittingbourne Cruasders' Jerran Hart during the Conference League Pairs. Armstrong, now out of hospital, has been left distraught by the accident but hopeful of a return before the season ends.

By Julie Martin - Weymouth Wildcats Speedway

The Weymouth Doonans Wildcats secured two valuable league points in a commanding 62-31 victory over the Rye House Cobras last weekend in their biggest win of the season so far. It was a well rounded performance by the Doonans Wildcats - every team member scored well and the home side recorded nine heat maximums.

By Ky Capel -Dorset Echo

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats recorded their biggest win of the season so far, a victory team manager Jem Dicken claimed was for chairman Phil Bartlett and his daughter. Bartlett sadly lost his nine-year-old daughter Hannah to cancer on Friday night. And before Saturday's racing a minute's silence was held in remembrance of Hannah. Dicken said: "The lads have said the win was for Phil and his daughter. It's very sad, we're all shocked and saddened by it, especially as some of us have children ourselves."

By Ky Capel -Dorset Echo

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats return to Conference League action tonight (7. l5pm) when they host the Rye House Cobras at the Wessex Stadium. Squad member Andrew Bargh faces the difficult task of stepping in to fill the boots of Jon Armstrong, who broke his leg riding in the Conference League Pairs two weeks ago. Wildcats’ team manager Jem Dicken is confident in Bargh’s ability. He said: “I think Andrew Bargh is a fine replacement this week for Jon Armstrong, but I am also looking forward to having Lee Herne in the side next week.”

By Julie Martin -Weymouth Wildcats Speedway

It’s a return to Conference League action this weekend when the Weymouth Doonan Wildcats take on the Rye House Cobras this Saturday 14th June. Wildcats squad member - Andrew Bargh steps in to replace the injured Jon Armstrong against a strong looking Rye House team.

By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats' chairman Phil Bartlett believes Australian ace Lee Herne will prove a roaring success'. The promoter announced the signing during Saturday's 54-38 win against the Bristol Bulldogs, just seven days after losing Jon Armstrong to a broken leg in the Conference League Pairs, and he is excited about the prospect of his side's search for success being re-ignited by two brothers. Bartlett said: "Lee is Jay's older brother and he has a great pedigree. He has ridden for Trelawney, Newport and Arena Essex and the fact we have managed to get him is like pulling a rabbit out of a hat. He is extremely quick out of the gate like Jay and I am sure he is going to be a roaring success. He has ridden in the Australian Championships and he cannot wait to come over and help us."

By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats host the Bristol Bulldogs tonight (7.15pm) in a Challenge meeting at the Wessex Stadium. Tonight's meet will give the Wildcats the perfect chance of a warm-up ahead of next weekend's Conference League fixture with the Rye House Raiders. But the hosts will have to get used to life without star rider Jon Armstrong as he remains in hospital after suffering a broken leg in the Conference League Pairs last weekend at Weymouth.

By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

Wildcat Jay Herne wishes he could "turn back time" after his fall in the Conference League Pairs saw team-mate Jon Armstrong suffer a broken leg. The Aussie ace went down in heat seven of last Saturday's showpiece with both Armstrong and Sittingbourne rider Jerran Hart crashing into him. But it was the Mighty Midget who came off worse, much to the horror of Herne.

By Julie Martin - Weymouth Wildcats Speedway

Phil Bartlett Wildcats Chairman is frantically searching for a replacement for injured star Jon “Mighty Midget” Armstrong, before the Doonans Wildcats return to League action next weekend against Rye House. Jon suffered a broken leg and knee at the Conference League Pairs meeting last weekend at Weymouth. In a disastrous night for Jon and the Wildcats, his injuries could see him out of action for the rest of the season.

By Bristol Speedway

Bristol Bulldogs will ride for the first time in 30 years next Saturday. The newly reformed club has been invited to send a representative team to Weymouth next Saturday June 7th to take on the Wildcats in a challenge match. Team Manager Glen Cunningham has gone for the classic blend of youth and experience in picking this new look Bristol team, which will be captained by Michel Coles, son of former Bulldog Bob Coles. Also included are former Exeter favourite Mark Simmonds, and a young American rider who is looking to break into British Speedway Shaun Harmatiuk. The number 7 spot will be taken by a young Bristolian grass track rider Paul Derek who will be making his competitive Speedway debut.

By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

Wildcats' chairman Phil Bartlett says he will be making "thousands of phone calls" to find a suitable replacement for Jon Arm-strong whose season looks to be over after sustaining a broken leg on Saturday night. The Wildcats' number one rider, and top points scorer this season, suffered the injury during the group stages of the Conference League Pairs meeting at the Wessex Stadium. And Bartlett will be doing his utmost to bring in a new rider.

By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

A disastrous night for the Weymouth Doonan Wildcats saw Jon Armstrong forced out of the Conference League Pairs, and probably the rest of the season, with a broken tibia. The Mighty Midget collided with team-mate Jay Herne, and Sittingbourne's Jerran Hart, after Herne fell during heat seven to leave a sour taste in the host club's mouth on a night where the Boston Barracudas lifted the Pairs' trophy after beating the Redcar Cubs in the grand final.