Doyle: Only "half a job" done so far for Aces

JASON DOYLE insisted that only “half a job” has been done despite Belle Vue’s emphatic win at Sheffield. 

The ATPI Aces took a 47-43 advantage in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Grand Final first leg at Owlerton on Monday night. 

Now they will aim to complete the job at the National Speedway Stadium on Friday for their third league title in five seasons. 

Doyle has been a total powerhouse performer since replacing Dan Bewley back in early June. He dropped just one point at Owlerton. 

He added: “We knew Sheffield was going to be tough, they are so good at home. 

“But I think the weather played in our hands a little bit. The track was really nice, it wasn’t as powdery as normal.

“There were a lot of race lines. In the last couple of heats, a lot of riding on the inside. 

“We know it’s still half a job. We’re not getting our hopes up yet. Speedway can be a funny business and they can pull it back. 

“We need the fans to be pumping and cheering for us. It’s always nice to have the fans behind us.”

Brady Kurtz only lost out to Max Fricke in heat 1 and reeled off four different class victories thereafter in a stunning team performance from the Manchester side. 

He continued: “I’m super-happy. What a job by the whole team from top to bottom. 

“We were all a little bit down with Kildy (Peter Kildemand) not being here. Everyone chipped in and did their job. That’s all we can ask for. 

“I was trying to do my best for everyone, it’s not a one-man thing. I’m glad that it worked out. 

“It’s been a long season, we’re at the pointy end now and we all just wanted to get past today and look forward to the home leg.”

Words by Phil Lanning.

Images by Taylor Lanning.