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No Brakes, No Fear. The Official British Speedway Podcast

British Speedway
British Speedway
Speedway Of Nations
Birmingham Brummies
Ipswich Witches
Sheffield Tigers
Belle Vue Aces
Speedway
Cab Direct Championship
King's Lynn Stars
Leicester Lions
Oxford Spires
Speedway Grand Prix
Great Britain
Edinburgh Monarchs
Roe Motor Oil Premiership
Scott Nicholls
German Grand Prix
Sam Hagon
ROW Motor Oil Premiership
Kingsland Stars

No Brakes, No Fear is the only official podcast of British Speedway. Hosted by Ian Brannan, listen every week for the latest match reaction, previews of up coming fixtures, and exclusive interviews with British Speedway’s biggest stars. Get the inside line on what’s happening at your club, with a new episode every week. No Brakes, No Fear, the Official Podcast of British Speedway. Find us on the S... more

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Latest Episodes

The Ipswich Witches are the 2025 ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Champions, ending a 27 year wait for the top flight title.

In this special episode Ian Brannan chats to Captain Danny King, Team Manager Ritchie Hawkins, and Promoter Chris Louis about that... more

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In this episode we bring you a round up from Redcar after the Poole Pirates claimed their first silverware of the season, winning the MaxiCab KO Cup.

Plus Luke Harrison claims victory in the British Under 19 Championship in Workington.

Later this w... more

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4 point separate Leicester and Ipswich at the halfway stage of the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Grand Final! We have the 2 managers Ritchie Hawkins and Stewart Dickson plus Max Fricke and Emil Sayfutdinov give their verdict.

The main guest is Ace Pijp... more

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The Leicester Lions make it back to back Premiership Playoff Finals, we have al the reaction from Monday Night, plus team manager Stewart Dickson joins us for an exclusive chat you won't find anywhere else.

Also, reaction from Glasgow after the Pool... more

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Recent Guests

Cooper Rushan
Bronze Medal Winner at the Under 19 Championships
Scunthorpe and Kingslyn
Episode: Pirates claim KO Cup & Luke Harrison is U19 Champ!
Jodie Scott
Runner-up at the Under 19 Championships
Episode: Pirates claim KO Cup & Luke Harrison is U19 Champ!
Ace Pijper
Reigning U19 British Champion and rider for Redcar Bears
Redcar Bears
Episode: Premiership Grand Final Pt 1 Review, plus ACE PIJPER previews U19 Final
Chris Harris
A rider for Ipswich Witches, filling in for Emile Sifutinov
Ipswich Witches
Episode: Guest: Leicester boss STEWART DICKSON, plus Josh Pickering, Dan Thompson, Chris Harris
Ben Cook
Speedway rider who had a challenging season due to injury.
King's Lynn Stars
Episode: Special Guest: BEN COOK! Plus Premiership Playoff reaction
Cami Brown
Team manager of the Glasgow Tigers
Glasgow Tigers
Episode: Guest: CAMI BROWN - Glasgow Tigers Team Manager PLUS Premiership Playoff Reaction!
Jason Doyle
Top rider and competitor in the playoffs
Belle Vue Aces
Episode: Guest: CAMI BROWN - Glasgow Tigers Team Manager PLUS Premiership Playoff Reaction!
Zach Cook
Rider for Belle Vue Aces
Belle Vue Aces
Episode: Guest: CAMI BROWN - Glasgow Tigers Team Manager PLUS Premiership Playoff Reaction!
Kelvin Tatum
British Speedway legend and TNT Sport commentator
TNT Sport
Episode: Guest: KELVIN TATUM - Premiership Playoff Preview

Host

Ian Brannan
Host of the Official British Speedway Podcast. Engages listeners with lively discussions, interviews, and insights about the latest in British Speedway.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • RIP Nigel

    My thoughts and love to Nigel’s family and friends a sad loss to sport journalism and commentary speedways version of Murray Walker

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neil1287
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Panthers fan 49yrs

    Why nothing televised until so late missed Some really good Meetings up to now Not Amused 😒

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squidgy me
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A must for any speedway fan

    Great interviews, Ian does a great job hosting, a good mix of guest presenters each week and all aspects and leagues in speedway covered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian Warden
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • It’s all too fast.

    I love speedway but the presenters are talking far too fast, slow down and relax, it’s not a race commentary, the content is great but it’s a hard listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ganadtc
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging interviews and in-depth discussions that cover various aspects of British Speedway.
There is a strong emphasis on community, which resonates well with fans of the sport.
Some feedback points to a desire for slower-paced discussions, as certain segments can feel hurried.

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Special Guest: BEN COOK! Plus Premiership Playoff reaction
Q: What are your thoughts on riding in Poland versus the UK?
Cook explains that Polish tracks are generally larger and smoother, contributing to different physical demands on riders.
Special Guest: BEN COOK! Plus Premiership Playoff reaction
Q: Can you talk us through what went wrong for you at the start of the season?
Ben Cook outlines how he faced a significant injury after a fall, which was more severe than initially reported, requiring complex surgery.
Guest: GAVIN PARR - Redcar Bears Team Manager
Q: How has the season been with the injuries you've faced?
It's been challenging, but we have managed to secure strong guest riders to plug those gaps.
Guest PETER SCHROECK: Speedway's busiest manager!
Q: What do you think the main factors are affecting performance?
Consistency is our biggest lack; if all riders perform together, we can compete with any team.
Guest PETER SCHROECK: Speedway's busiest manager!
Q: How has the season been for the Oxford Spires?
It's been quite frustrating, with a few close matches but only four wins against the Birmingham Brummies.

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This podcast serves as the official voice of British Speedway, offering listeners an engaging look into the sport through match reactions, game previews, and exclusive interviews with key figures in the racing scene. Listeners can expect insights not only from prominent riders and team managers but also discussions surrounding team strategies, challenges faced by clubs, and emerging talents in the sport. Unique aspects include a strong community focus, emphasizing the camaraderie within teams and the resilience of racers, making it an essential listen for both enthusiasts and newcomers to British Speedway.

The depth of coverage on both the competitive and communal aspects of the sport is notable, as it combines thrilling race analysis with... more

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