INJURED Oxford Speedway star Scott Nicholls has stressed the importance of the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund ahead of the upcoming Ben Fund Bonanza, which will be held at Sandy Lane.
Nicholls, the Oxford Cheetahs captain for the past three seasons, will not be fit for the start of the 2025 campaign and could spend the majority of the year recovering from a dislocated shoulder.
Oxford Stadium will host the Ben Fund Bonanza on March 23, with the annual event raising money for injured riders.
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Nicholls said: “I think there are a lot of riders out there who are not actually aware of how much the Ben Fund put into the sport.
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“What they provide and how much passion they have. It’s a shame because what they do is unbelievable.
“I think the Bonanza is something that every rider should do, maybe not contractual but I think it should be highlighted to them just how important the Ben Fund people are, and how much they do.
“I think it’s something that the promoters should be more aware of promoting, and also notifying the riders just what they do.
“It is awesome what they do, it really is, and I think a lot of riders would be absolutely screwed without it.
“I think every club should have the Ben Fund on the race suit. They could have something on their websites detailing what they do because a lot of people will not actually be aware what it is. It’s only right that they tell people what it is and what it supports.”
