Injured former world champion Gary Havelock will hopefully be a guest at the World Speedway Riders’ Association northern dinner at the Rock Inn, Holywell Green, near Halifax on Saturday, February 2 (7.30pm).

Brian Havelock, father of the ex-Bradford Dukes ace, is also due to attend, as are regular speakers Eric Boothroyd and Eric Boocock.

Tickets (£16.50) are available from dinner organiser Terry Hardaker on 07886-323451.