The countdown for speedway's return in Norfolk has stepped up a notch at the Adrian Flux Arena.

King's Lynn Stars' seven riders took to the Saddlebow Road shale at the club's annual press and practice day in front of excited supporters who can't wait for the first Elite League meeting of the new campaign at home to Lakeside Hammers on March 31.

And their feelings of anticipation for the big tapes up will continue to build even more on Sunday when Lynn's Rory Schlein holds his mouth-watering testimonial – the first meeting of the 2015 campaign at the home of Rob Lyon's title hopefuls.

'It's a special year (50th of racing at club) and we hope to have a really good year,' said Lyon.

For more on the Stars buy today's (Thursday, March 12) newspaper.