Speedway fans help youngster Perry after costly crash at Poole

Speedway fans have rallied round youngster Max Perry after he suffered significant damage to his bike in a crash at Poole on Wednesday.

The teenager was involved in a nasty spill during Poole’s 50-40 victory over Edinburgh.

He was guesting for his former club after an injury to fellow youngster Vinnie Foord.

Since the crash, Perry has revealed the full extent of the damage to his bike and has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for repairs.

A post on the page said: “As Max only races in the National Development League now, we just don't have the funds to cover the amount of damage that was received.

“On investigation Max will need a new race helmet and a new neck brace. His bike will need a new exhaust and new diamond. The front forks and the front wheel will need to be straighten (hopefully!).

“We did think that the diamond could be straightened too but its showing signs of stress cracks. The seat base has snapped and will need replacing.

“The engine has to be sent to Peter Johns for checking. The force of the impact tore the carburettor completely off which exposed the engine to the dirt/shale from the track when it hit the ground.

“We have actually no idea how much damage has happened and that alone could prove extremely costly.

“We wouldn't normally ask for help, and feel quite embarrassed in asking but with recent events, we just don’t have the amount that is needed.

“Any help from anyone would be so grateful received and would make a massive difference to us.”

Since the plea for help, Perry’s GoFundMe page has received £1,635 at the time of writing. The initial target was set at £1,000.

If you would like to help Perry, visit his page below.

If anyone could help us, we would be so grateful. Thank You. https://t.co/FU6mSjlkvq

— Max Perry Racing (@MaxPerryRacing5) July 5, 2024