SHEFFIELD are confident their track will be ready in time for the team to go through their paces next week.

The Tigers are due on track next Thursday, March 11, for a press and practice session before their opening night clash with Belle Vue on March 18.

Sheffield boss Neil Machin said: “The weather has improved this week and we’re very confident the boys can have a spin next week. We needed an improvement because it’s been a dreadful winter and there’s always lots of work needs doing at this time of year for every club.”

The team will meet the press and supporters at 3.30pm with track action starting an hour later.