THOUSANDS of pounds were raised for the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund at Sheffield’s Owlerton Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The inaugural ‘Ben Fund Bonanza’ pulled in a bumper crowd to support injured and retired riders who fall on hard times.

Grand Prix star Leigh Adams was a worthy winner with a 14-point haul after dropping a point in his opening ride.

But his win over fellow Aussie Jason Crump, back at Owlerton for the second time in three weeks, in his next ride clearly gave him a lift.

Tigers skipper Ricky Ashworth was in superb form and beat Swedish Grand Prix ace Freddie Lindgren and a host of Elite League stars on the way to his 11-points.

Crump was handed second place on the countback system after finishing level with Tai Woffinden in 13-points.

Tigers co-promoter David Hoggart said: “It was a terrific occasion and on behalf of the ‘Ben Fund’ I would like to thank all the fans who turned out.”

1 Leigh Adams 14, 2 Jason Crump 13, 3 Tai Woffinden 13.
Scores: Kevin Doolan 6, Ricky Ashworth 11, Kauko Nieminen 5, Ben Barker 10, Fredrik Lindgren 9, Leigh Adams 14, Davey Watt 7, Filip Sitera 5, Josh Auty 3, Jason Lyons 1, Tai Woffinden 13, Scott Nicholls 7, Andre Compton 7, Jason Crump 13, Richard Hall 5, Edward Kennett 4.