Speedway: Erik Riss named as sixth 'Rest of World' rider for Kyle Howarth testimonial at Owlerton, Sheffield

Another international star has been added to the line up for Sheffield speedway skipper Kyle Howarth's testimonial next month.

German international Erik Riss has been confirmed as the sixth member of a Rest of the World team which will ride against the Tigers for the at the meeting at Owlerton on March 14.

Riss is well known in Sheffield as the winner of the last Championship Riders individual tournament to be held at Owlerton, raising the trophy his bright white kevlars in 2019, in what was the last season before Sheffield stepped up to the Premiership.

The two-time World Long Track Champion joins world number three Freddie Lindgren, former Tiger Tobiasz Musielak, Niels-Kristian Iversen, Rory Schlein and Simon Lambert on the Rest of the World side.

The 28-year-old German is currently without a team spot in the UK for the 2024 season, and Howarth hopes Riss will be able to remind other promoters what he’s capable of.

“Erik suffered last season with injury and illness and is looking to find his way back in the sport,” Howarth said.

“He is as fast and stylish as anyone on his day and we have had some great battles over the past few years.

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“I would like nothing more than seeing him back to his best really soon.

“He’s a top bloke and I’m pleased he has agreed to do my meeting.”

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