Wednesday September 27, 2023
PETERBOROUGH will say an emotional goodbye to their home of over 50 years when they stage the ‘Farewell to the Showground’ event on Saturday October 7 (7pm).

Plans are gathering pace to give the iconic venue a fitting send-off, with the main focus being on a full 16-rider individual event raced over 20 heats plus a Grand Final.

The line-up will feature many riders with past and present Panthers connections, and we are pleased to name two recent club captains who will be racing on the evening.

Current Crendon Panthers skipper Chris Harris first rode for the club back in 2002 when he made his top-flight debut in the old Elite League. He has gone on to have four spells in Peterborough colours, being part of the title-winning team of 2021, and has always provided top entertainment whether racing for or against Panthers.

Meanwhile the club's last captain of their previous second-tier era in the Championship, Simon Lambert, will also be back to say farewell.

Lambert led the Panthers to top spot in the 2018 Championship standings before they missed out in the play-offs, completing a four-year stint with the club, and he has been in terrific form this season with Scunthorpe and King's Lynn.

Normal admission prices will apply for the event, which gets underway at 7pm with gates opening at 5pm. Season tickets are not valid, although season ticket holders will be able to park inside the venue as usual.

More rider announcements will follow over the coming days, along with an opportunity to purchase a signed race jacket for each rider in the field and other attractions on the night.