Speedway promoter has suspected stroke

Plymouth Speedway Promoter David Short has admitted himself to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital having suffered a suspected stroke.

Plymouth speedway promoter Ashley Taylor today spoke to David yesterday (Friday) morning and said: "He sounds good and healthy but has lost some support to his left leg". 

"I had a good telephone conversation with him this morning.  He is now waiting to go through all the assessments and tests and is about to be moved onto the stroke ward."  

David an ex policeman, recognised the symptoms himself, and  felt that's what it might be, then got himself admitted to hospital soon after. 

David, has been connected with speedway for many years and has developed a huge knowledge of the sport. He has been connected with Plymouth Speedway since it return to the City in 2006.

"David is invaluable to the club" Taylor said,  "He Attends all the B.S.P.A. meetings, and is a very knowledgeable man." 

"Everyone connected with Plymouth Speedway sends David  their Best Wishes, for a speedy recovery".

Report by Tim Locke