GLASGOW have secured the signature of one of the most successful British speedway riders in the modern era.
Chris ‘Bomber’ Harris was named tonight as the club’s first signing and captain for 2018 as he was unveiled in front of fans at a close-season event.
The Cornishman, who turns 35 on Tuesday, has won a raft of titles in an illustrious career – racking up more than 600 World Championship points, winning the 2007 British Grand Prix, securing a bronze medal in the World Cup and bagging three British Championships.
And he revealed that winning next year’s Championship league with Glasgow is now top of his priority list.
“It’s great to finally sign – it’s been a long time coming,” said Harris.
“Contact was made many years ago when the club were under their former management, and they were keen to bring me in, but it never came to anything.
“When they contacted me to sign for next season they told me they wanted to bring me in because I can’t gate, and they need entertained!
“I know there is work going to the track during the winter and if they can create some extra racing lines, it will be fantastic.
“It’s an honour to be joining as captain. When I put that Glasgow racesuit on I’ll be giving it 100% on and off the track.
“I want to help the club lift that league title. That’s what we’re aiming to do with the team we’re building.”
Harris has an incredible record at team level when it comes to silverware. He’s won five league championships, four KO Cups, along with two Pairs titles, a Four-Team Championship, a Premier Trophy, an Elite Shield and a Craven Shield.
He famously won the 2007 British Grand Prix at Cardiff after one of the greatest finals ever seen at the event, then spent nearly a decade competing in the World Championship series.
He joins the Tigers on an 8.44 average.
Harris’s arrival brings to an end former captain Aaron Summers’ time at the club. All at Glasgow would like to put on record their thanks and appreciation to Aaron for his three years at Ashfield and wish him all the best for the future.