GLASGOW have gone top of the SGB Championship after making it five wins in six matches.
The Tigers expected their toughest test of the season so far from Plymouth – but despite pushing the home side close in several races, the Gladiators never really threatened to take the lead.
Guests Paul Starke and Kye Thomson – deputising for absent world under-21 riders Benjamin Basso and Tom Brennan – played their part for Glasgow, scoring 8+1 and 6 respectively.
Captain Ulrich Ostergaard – who recovered from a post-race coming-together with Ben Barker to play his part – said: “Plymouth have a really strong team – they had a good guest in Bomber [Chris Harris] – and Barker, Michael Palm Toft and Hans Andersen are experienced riders.
“We knew we had to be on our toes tonight to get the points and I’m really proud of the team.
“We had two guests, that can be a bit complicated sometimes, but they did a really good job and everybody chipped in with points.”
Glasgow now head to Newcastle on Sunday aiming to get their second win on the road this campaign.
Ostergaard added: “We all need to fire, avoid all those last places, and score in every heat.
“I’m sure we can do that, we can go there and win. On paper we have a stronger team but they have some good home advantage.
“We need to look to get some away points if we want to get to the play-offs.”
GLASGOW 49: Craig Cook 13, Ulrich Ostergaard 8+1, Paul Starke 8+1, Kye Thomson 6, Connor Bailey 5+1, Broc Nicol 5, Danyon Hume 4+2.
PLYMOUTH 41: Chris Harris 11, Michael Palm Toft 9, Jason Edwards 8, Ben Barker 7+2, Hans Andersen 6, Alfie Bowtell 0, Dillon Ruml 0.