Six fixtures are confirmed for the Kent Kings starting with the opener on Sunday April 14^th – a local derby versus traditional rivals from over the border in Sussex, Eastbourne Eagles. 

This will be followed by two other sides representing campaigns to bring the sport back to long established currently defunct venues: Thurrock Hammers visiting on May 19^th and then Rye House Rockets on June 16^th.

Then on July 7^th. it’s the other NORA club, Isle of Wight Warriors in what’s expected to be a two leg challenge; before fixtures on August 4^th. (slated currently as a London Four Team Tournament) and 1^st. September. Other fixtures will end the season in October in what promises to be an exciting campaign for the reformed Kings.

And there’s a familiar look for the Kent faithful in the sextet bringing back the Invicta race jacket to track action, with three members of the original Kings side of 2013 named. 

Club legend with a record number of appearances for Kent and way ahead as top points scorer for the club, BEN MORLEY will line up as number one – the twice National League Riders’ Champion representing the ambition of new club owner Steve Ribbons to field a very strong side. 

Joining Morley is JACK KINGSTON, now recovered from the injury which saw his season with the Kent Royals curtailed early in 2023; and he’s joined by a third ‘original’ Kings man from those Central Park days in the ever-dependable SAM WOODS.

Then it’s a case of best foot for-ward with the signing of Speedway returnee, SAM WARD.  The Cheshire-based multi-discipline motorcyclist rode on the shale for Stoke Potters in the early 2010s before taking a 10-year hiatus from the sport, returning in 2023 on the amateur scene and now seizing the opportunity available in NORA racing. 

The Iwade track has for decades been the route into the sport for local Kentish riders and one of these is Ashford-based NATHAN HARGRAVE- winner of the Second Half Championship held at the Old Gun Site track last season.

Marshalling these troops as 2024 Kent Kings captain is Essex-based RHYS NAYLOR.  The 30-year-old made his comeback to the sport with Plymouth back in 2022 and was Iwade-based with the Royals last term and now the former GB Youth Champion is given the responsibility of fronting up the new club at the Old Gun Site.

He is looking forward to the challenge.

“I’m honoured to captain the Kings this year and will do the best job I possibly can and help out the lads when needed”.