Valeri Lach (7) secured a record extending fifth successive World Championship title despite failing to win a race in the final GP of the season in Warsaw. With a bit of help from Samuel Murphy’s (9) fall in heat three, the Don Valley superstar took just two races in Poland to ensure he couldn’t be caught in the overall standings, the winning points the two for finishing second to Murphy in heat six. His Vipers team mate may have won that race, but he’d go on to slip down the rankings to finish as world number three in SL26—equalling his best showing from SL24—with England and Denaby star Callum Osborne (13) snatching the world number two spot with victory on the night. Osborne’s meeting success was his first in his WSO career which now spans 28 events, he had finished on the podium seven times previously.

Altrincham and Nottingham have matched Don Valley by going on to win their respective doubles. A hat-trick of successes which had been completed twice before, with Altrincham adding to their Division Two Cup victory by securing top spot in the second tier standings with a round of racing to spare. Likewise Nottingham, who’s 47-43 home win over Stobswood in week 35 ensured they would finish at the head of the pile in division three. Garry Robinson’s Panthers were relegated in each of their last two top flight seasons, he’ll be looking for a change of fortunes in SL27. Nottingham’s successes have been achieved in their first season back in the sport after a ten year absence for Pete Watmough’s side.

Brighton snatched a season high third spot in division one on the final day to claim the remaining place in the European Cup next season. Glenn Martin’s Bombers will race in that competition for the first time after climbing above Manor with a last round 50-39 win over Ramsgate, three league points for the hosts in that having already picked up three for their crucial earlier 40-49 victory at Dumpton. Manor meanwhile lost their final day encounter at Merseyside, 47-43, they slip to fourth having been in the top three all season. The results had implications at the other end of the table too, the Marauders victory seeing them leapfrog Dumpton to finish out of the drop zone, the Devils relegated by a point having won just one of their last seven league fixtures. Ramsgate were also relegated this week.

Following Altrincham up from division two are Southampton and London. The latter secured a second successive promotion with a final day win over Sankey, the Scorpions ensuring an immediate return to the top flight after a year away with a 51-39 win over Dudley. The division three promotion race went down to the wire too, with California and Hertford finishing second and third respectively to Nottingham after final day home victories.

England have regained their International League title despite a final round defeat to holders Poland in Lublin. At 47-43 the win was not large enough for the Poles, who miss out on successfully defending their crown on points difference.

Brighton have ended Don Valley’s eight year reign as Junior League Champions. The Bombers youngsters finishing a point clear of the Vipers in this years standings.