Loram added to 'Fry-Up.'

Paul Fry is delighted to announce that 2000 World Speedway Champion, Mark Loram is now a confirmed starter at his Testimonial meeting on Friday 23rd March at Somerset's Oak Tree Arena.

"It is fantastic news that Mark is able to ride at my meeting" Said Fry at the announcement. "Mark and I rode together at Exeter in 1995 and 1996 and became good friends during those two seasons." "I know Mark has an extremely busy racing schedule, so I am extremely grateful that he has found the time to fit this meeting into that schedule." "This will be the first time Mark has ridden at the Oak Tree Arena, and I know he is really looking forward to the experience!"

As well as lifting speedway's ultimate prize, Loram is a three times British Champion, the last of these coming in 2001. After a couple of season blighted by injuries, Loram was back to his best in 2006 riding for Ipswich, for whom he will be riding for again in 2007.

In addition to Loram's involvement in the meeting, Fry has also confirmed that both Neil Collins and Brent Werner will be part of the starting line up, which brings the total confirmed starters to date to nine, with more names due over the next couple of weeks.

"Mark's inclusion is just the first of what I hope will be a number of Elite League riders that will confirm their availability for the meeting," explained Fry, "Not only will they be stars of the Elite League, but there might well be a couple more Grand Prix stars amongst those names!"