Ged Rathbone, Promoter of the Peterborough Panthers, is delighted to confirm that the successful Peterborough Panthers are now structurally and financially ready to progress to the British Premiership League for the 2019 season.
Keith Chapman, the BSPA Chairman and Owner of King’s Lynn Speedway, has agreed a commercial deal with Ged to buy the Peterborough Panthers in time for the 2019 season. The agreement will see Ged and his loyal track team continue to run the Club in the Premiership.
Ged Rathbone said “I am delighted to be entering into this commercial arrangement with Keith Chapman. This alliance combined with the continued support of our other stakeholders and sponsors will enable us to compete very successfully in the top flight of British Speedway. I would also like to thank our loyal fans for their continued support while the business has been for sale and while we have been getting ourselves ready for this great opportunity”.
Keith Chapman said “I am delighted to be commercially supporting this great club as it transitions to the Premiership. Ged and his team will still be running the club. We are very excited for all who are connected with this great club”.
Ged went on to say “I am already busy considering our rider choices, and options, for 2019 and look forward to sharing our news in the early New Year."