Berwick Bandits Sign Swedish Star Palovaara

0:00Burwick, Bandits, just landed Swedish Speedway, star Victor Palavara for their 2026 campaign. The guy was worried his phone wouldn't ring after a tough spell, but the Borders club swooped in quick. He came back to British Racing last year, with Edinburgh, racking up 148 points over 9 meetings, including 2-20 points. Nights. He started hot as a reserve, climbed to number 1 spot, but pneumonia hit hard right after signing with Oxford Spires, slowing him down. Still, he closed the season with a solid 7.35 average from Stints with Glasgow Tigers and Newcastle Diamonds 2. Burwick boss Jamie Courtney was shocked. The deal came together, he figured Palavara would stick with Edinburgh. When they announced their lineup without him, the Bandits jumped on it and sealed things fast. Palavara admits rushing back from illness was a misstep, but he's fired up now. This weekend brings BSN Series showdowns with his old Edinburgh squad, Friday at their place with tapes up at 7.30pm, then Saturday back at

1:05Shieldfield Park at 7pm. Riders like Lassey Fredrickson, Peter Kill Demand, Nick Morris and Jai Etheridge bring Track Know-How, plus Aussie Reed. Baddie makes his British debut Friday. Palavara is eyeing home track edges at both spots and sharing tips to tilt the battles their way, should make for Gritty Racing as the Bandits build. Momentum early. Stay informed with Edinburgh News today? AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.