BRENNAN EYES GOLDEN YEAR WITH NEW SWEDISH SIDE VASTERVIK

British shooting star Tom Brennan is determined to help Vastervik end a 20-year wait for Swedish gold as he heads to the coastal club for 2025.

Brennan enjoyed a fine 2024 season, which saw him win his second FIM Speedway of Nations gold medal, ride as FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff wild card and help British Cab Direct Championship side Poole to a league, Knockout Cup and BSN Series treble.

He also enjoyed a solid season with Indianerna in Sweden, but Brennan makes the move to Vastervik for 2025 and is determined to play his part in helping the team land its first league title since 2005.

He said: “I am really looking forward to starting this journey with Västervik Speedway. I spend a lot of time and energy on being as professional and committed as possible to my team, so joining Västervik feels big. 

“I know that I will be part of a good team where I can hopefully both develop and contribute. Västervik has always had a strong team, and this season will be no exception. 

“The fact that it has been 20 years since the club last won gold naturally only gives us extra motivation, and we are ready to do everything to reach the goal.

“I only have one season in Sweden behind me and therefore I am determined to get started and show the supporters and management in Västervik what Tom Brennan Racing is all about. 

“My goal is clear: it is to win the league, and I will give 110 percent to bring home the trophy to Västervik. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and building on a great 2024 and going into 2025 even stronger.”

Vastervik boss Morgan Andersson hopes Brennan’s starting average of 1.000 points per race will make him a bargain signing.

He said: “We have chosen to bring Tom into that position as he has developed well during the year. 

“During the past season, he represented the Indians and had eight matches, which gave him some experience on the tracks of the Bauhaus League. 

“Now that we have a maximum combined team average for the line-ups of 11.000, Tom will have an important place in the squad, and we both believe and hope that he can continue his development in 2025. He surrounds himself with a professional team, leaves nothing to chance and lives for speedway 24 hours a day. And with that, of course, he fits in very well at Västervik Speedway.”

Elsewhere, champions Lejonen have added Swedish young gun Sammy van Dyck to their squad.