With Belle Vue not entering a side in the 2026 National League, Buxton have snapped up youngster Jack Shimelt for their return to speedway after eight years out.

Shimelt started to hit form near the end of the season after moving out of the reserve berth, with a paid 9 return at the National Speedway Stadium against Middlesbrough. The Mancunian from Oldham said, “With no Colts at Belle Vue this season, I was looking for a new side, and Laurence (Rogers) messaged me. It didn’t take long to agree to come to Buxton.”

Rogers commented, “Jack did some MDL meetings for me at Birmingham in 2024 and showed great promise. I watched his scoring at Belle Vue last year, and clearly, he was improving, especially when he moved out of the reserve berth. He will start at reserve for the Bulls but has his eyes on moving into the top 5.”

SHIMELT, Jack

DATE OF BIRTH: 9 September 2004, Oldham, Greater Manchester.

BRITISH CAREER: (2023-25) Belle Vue II.