W/E JANUARY 22ND 1972

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Speedway Star Cover Men

Front

Anders Michanek

Inside Front

Cyril Maidment

Inside Rear

Norman Hunter

Rear

Dave Kennett

News

• Huge blow for Sheffield as number one rider Jim Airey announces he intends to remain in Australia this Summer.Rider Control allocates Reidar Eide from Poole to replace the Aussie
• The annual promoters conference ratifies several decisions for both leagues. Ipswich are confirmed as moving up to the top flight whilst Ellesmere Port and Scunthorpe's bids for Division 2 action are successful
• Wembley are keen to sign Leicester's heat-leader Graham Plant