Swede signs on as Berwick Speedway's sixth rider for 2027

Victor Palovaara has become the fourth member of Berwick’s Knockout Cup winning side to re-sign with the Bandits for 2027.

The elegant Swede scored 17 points over the two legs as the Borders’ side beat Plymouth in the final - ending a 37-year cup drought.

Victor Palovaara will ride for Berwick Bandits next season.

placeholder image — Victor Palovaara will ride for Berwick Bandits next season.

Having joined from Edinburgh during last winter the 32-year-old was a consistent scorer home and away for the Bandits and joins fellow cup winners Nick Morris, Reid Battye, Jye Etheridge and Jordan Jenkins in returning along with Drew Kemp who is back at Berwick after spending the latter part of last season with Workington.

The Bandits have one more signing to declare with just over two points to play with.

Berwick owner Jamie Courtney said: “By his own admission Victor didn’t quite have the season he was hoping for last year, but he still put in some big performances, especially during our cup run.

“He was always in our thoughts as we built the team for 2027 and I’m delighted that we can add him to what is a familiar looking side but one where all the riders, including Victor, are capable of pushing on to the next level.”