Vortex Hammers claim four big away points

The Vortex Hammers took all 4 Elite League points with a classy 43-50 away win at The Belle Vue Aces.  Led by inspirational skipper Davey Watt and fellow heat leader Peter Karlsson with 13 and 10 points respectively.

Delighted team Manager Neil Vatcher commented ” It was a fantastic team effort tonight from Davey through to Richard, with four wins on the bounce and another heat leader on his way, we really aim to make this a winning season for the fans to enjoy”

Following this result, The Vortex Hammers now move into the top 4 of the Sky Sports Elite League, ahead of the away trip to the Poole Pirates this coming Wednesday.

Belle Vue Aces = 43

1. Chris Harris (G) – 2, 3, 2, 2, 1 = 10
2. Kevin Wolbert – 1′, R, 3, 0 = 4+1
3. Magnus Zetterstrom – 2, 1, 1, 6^, 3 = 13
4. Craig Cook – 1′, 3, 0, 2 = 6+1
5. Artur Mroczka – 0, 1, 0 = 1
6. Mark Lemon (G) – 0, 0, 1, 1′ = 2+1
7. Kauko Nieminen – 3, 3, 0, 0, 1′ = 7+1

Lakeside Hammers = 50

1. Peter Karlsson – 3, 2, 2′, 3, 0 = 10+1
2. Lewis Bridger – X, 0, 2, 3 = 5
3. Kim Nilsson – 0, 3, 1, 2 = 6
4. Davey Watt – 3, 2′, 3, 3, 2 = 13+1
5. Piotr Swiderski – 1′, 2, 3, 0 = 6+1
6. Richard Lawson – 2, 1′, 2′, 1′ = 6+3
7. Josh Grajczonek (G) – 0, 1′, 2, 1′, 0 = 4+2

Heat Results

Heat 01: Karlsson, Harris, Wolbert, Grajczonek. 3-3…59.9
Heat 02: Nieminen, Lawson, Grajczonek, Lemon. (3-3)…6-6…60.6
Heat 03: Watt, Zetterstrom, Cook, Nilsson. (3-3)…9-9…58.8
Heat 04: Nieminen, Grajczonek, Swiderski, Mroczka. (3-3)…12-12…60.8
Heat 05: Cook, Karlsson, Zetterstrom, Bridger. (4-2)…16-14…58.5
Heat 06: Harris, Swiderski, Lawson. (3-3)…19-17…59.4
Heat 07: Nilsson, Watt, Mroczka, Lemon. (1-5)…20-22…59.4
Heat 08: Wolbert, Bridger, Grajczonek, Nieminen. (3-3)…23-25…60.4
Heat 09: Swiderski, Lawson, Zetterstrom, Cook. (1-5)…24-30…59.6
Heat 10: Watt, Harris, Nilsson, Wolbert. (2-4)…26-34…59.6
Heat 11: Bridger, Karlsson, Lemon, Mroczka. (1-5)…27-39…59.8
Heat 12: ZETTERSTROM, Nilsson, Lawson, Nieminen. (6-3)…33-42…60.2
Heat 13: Karlsson, Harris, Nieminen, Swiderski. (3-3)…36-45…59.6
Heat 14: Watt, Cook, Lemon, Grajczonek. (3-3)…39-48…60.1
Heat 15: Zetterstrom, Watt, Harris, Karlsson. (4-2)…43-50…60.1

Image: Heat 15: Peter Karlsson (red), Davey Watt (blue) and Jason Doyle (yellow) – Lakeside Hammers vs Birmingham Brummies,  Arena Essex Raceway, Pufleet – 17/05/13 – CREDIT: Rob Newell/TGSPHOTO