King: I’ve got more to offer!
RETURNING Redcar star Danny King believes the Bears fans have yet to see his best level on a consistent basis, with the 38 year old keen to show more this season.
King said, “I think I’ve shown what I can do in glimpses but I’ve not been as consistent as I should be. 2024 was a bit of a write off really, I had my injury and then I returned at less than 100% but as of now, I’m as close to 100% as I can be, I don’t think I’ll ever be at full fitness as I’m getting older but after my first practice my hand felt good which was really pleasing.”
The Bears man admits he was always likely to stay at the ECCO Arena in 2025, with the Brit keen to stay somewhere he is settled.
King said, “I know I have rode for a lot of clubs but that’s because of how long I have been riding! I like to be settled and I only move if there’s no other option. You only have to look at my time at Ipswich, I’m set for my 16th season there and I think that shows my loyalty.”
After the “Agilia” Bears slow start in 2024, the former British Champion believes Redcar will benefit from five of the side’s riders having multiple ROWE Motor Oil Premiership meetings before the Bears season kicks into gear.
King said, “The busier you are on the bike, the better, so we won’t have any excuses when we get underway in the Cab Direct Championship. We will be race fit and ready to hit the ground running, and we need to as this has to be our year.”
King, who accrued a 7.69 average in 2024, is excited about the potential strength of the Bears. King said, ” I’ve said it a few times, I like the way the team has been built, I think we have a good mix of youth and experience. I love the fact that Jake (Mulford) has followed in Jason’s (Edwards) footsteps, Jason was a reserve a couple of years ago and now he is established in the main body and pushing for a heat leader spot.”
King, whose career began back in 2001, is happy to see how Mulford and Edwards have listened to advice, with King a key figure in the “Agilia” Bears pits. King said, ” I copy what happened to me at the start of my career really, and if I can help push our two new reserves in the right direction then that will help us throughout the season.”
Supporters are reminded that the club’s annual press and practice day takes place this Sunday with gates opening at 12pm to the public with riders expected to take to the track at 1pm.
