News Archive - August 2024

Another frustrating weekend for fans of the Stellar Edinburgh Monarchs as rain wreaked havoc on a Scottish derby clash for the fourth time this season.

For those who arrived at the stadium early last Friday ahead of the anticipated clash with Glasgow Tigers, you would have been able to take in the demonstration of 'Revvi riding' by the youngest members of the Monarchs Speedway Academy.

A hugely disappointing evening saw the weather tarnish what would have been an otherwise scintillating clash with derby rivals Glasgow. For those who purchased tickets or live streams, find out what this means for you.

Oh what an anti-climax, the much anticipated Monarchs v Tigers Championship clash was initially damaged and then finally wiped out by some horrible weather. The Stellar Monarchs had worked hard to gain a 25-16 lead in spite of serious problems for guest Erik Riss, but when the rain returned after heat 7 and showed no signs of passing, that had to be that.

It may have been put on the back burner by last Friday's heavy rain but Scottish derby business resumes this week with both legs to go ahead within the space of five days.

The biggest match of the season at Armadale is generally the visit of Glasgow Tigers, currently the League title holders, in the Championship match. That's what's happening this Friday with the Allied Vehicles Tigers needing points to make the Playoffs and the Stellar Monarchs just wanting to lift themselves up the league table!