Heat by Heat Results - March 1978

The 14th season of British League racing at The Shay got underway on Saturday 18th March, with a visit from Bristol Bulldogs.  The new-look Dukes, including new signings Graham and Broadbelt got off to a bad start, slipping 6 behind after only 2 heats, but successive 5-1s from Pusey/Cartwright and Lohmann/Godal gave the Dukes the lead.  After another 5-1 for the visitors, Halifax took control to lead by 6 points themselves after 8 races, only for the Bulldogs to claw their way back into contention.  A heat 11 maximum advantage from Lohmann and Graham over the Bristol key pairing of Crump and Langli proved crucial, and Lohmann completed his maximum in heat 13, joining up with Pusey for another 5-1.  Bristol were hampered by the non-arrival of West German Egon Muller, and had to cover his absence with reserves.