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Coventry Bees set for Lakeside showdown

Buy photos » The triumphant Elite League-winning Coventry Bees celebrate their success. Picture courtesy of Jeff Davies. s

Coventry Bees have been drawn against Lakeside in the quarter-finals of the Elite League Knockout Cup.

The competition is set for an overhaul this season, with full details to be confirmed, but the Brandon-based club know they face a clash with the Hammers in a repeat of the 2009 Final, which was won by Lakeside at Purfleet.

Bees last won the Cup in 2007 in a dramatic Final against Swindon, completing the Treble by overturning a ten-point deficit in the last ten races of the tie.

That was the second year in succession they had lifted the silverware, whilst Poole are the reigning holders having also completed back-to-back successes in 2010 and 2011.

BSPA Vice-Chairman Jon Cook said: "We are far forward in changes to the competition format to make it stand out from League racing, with full details to follow on the eve of the season.

"The open draw has thrown up some great clashes including same race-nights and clubs that are only meeting once in League competition, and we are confident when full plans are revealed this will be a must-see night of racing for fans."