TEAM boss Cami Brown insists there is “so much hunger to get it right” in 2025.
The defending champions Allied Vehicles Tigers missed out on qualifying for the play-offs for the first time in over a decade.
Brown admits that it hurt not to get another tilt at the title but is more motivated than ever to bring back more silverware to Ashfield.
He said: “Everyone knows that we have a winning mentality at the club. It was a bitter pill to swallow not getting to the play-offs.
“That has become the norm for the club over the past few years.
“I think we probably had a lot of luck in winning the title in 2023 and that certainly deserted us in 2024!
“But that is sport, it’s swings and roundabouts and we have to channel that frustration in the right way. That’s what we are already doing. There’s so much hunger to get it right next season.
“Our entire focus over the past month and more is to reset and rebuild for next season.
“Sometimes you have situations that you just can’t plan for. Speedway’s biggest hurdle is dealing with those scenarios with injuries and all sorts.
“As it happens this year we’ve had an unexpected ban and a long-term illness which cost us two key riders in Lee Complin and Steve Worrall.
“We didn’t manage to cover for those situations. But we tried everything we did to achieve that. However we go again in 2025.”
Captain Chris Harris has already stated he wants to return to the club after another barnstorming season for the Tigers.
Brown added: “Bomber has been a pleasure to work with and a true leader.
“Chris and Ashfield are a match made in heaven because it’s such a track for the true racers. He’s been absolutely sensational since returning in 2023.
“I’m not going to discuss any names for next season yet. But we hope to announce more in the very near future.”