By Alex Sweeney <\/p>\n
Last updated at 10:11, Monday, 06 April 2015<\/p>\n
Comets star Ricky Wells ensured that the Workington Thomas Armstrong Comets began their season with a piece of silverware last night. <\/p>\n
The USA-born racer pulled-off a fantastic performance in a race-off against Newcastle Diamonds Lewis Kerr when the teams couldnt be separated after 30 heats of normal racing. <\/p>\n
The Comets carried a 16-point advantage to Newcastle for the second-leg of the Ian Thomas Shield, after running out 53-37 winners at The Zebra Claims Stadium on Saturday. <\/p>\n
Not much separated the teams early on as three of the first four heats ended in stalemate. <\/p>\n
Comets duo Ricky Wells and Kenneth Hansen were gifted second and third in heat one when Christian Henry fell on the second lap. <\/p>\n
The spoils were shared again in heat two, the Diamonds packed the minor places as Nicki Barrett produced an impressive performance to power ahead of Newcastle reserves. <\/p>\n
The home side edged ahead in heat three, Lewis Kerr led from the tapes but a determined ride from Comets skipper Rene Bach ensured the damage would be limited to a 4-2 as he rounded Anton Rosen to clinch second. <\/p>\n
The fourth heat also ended level, Newcastle captain Ludvig Lindgren cruised to victory but Comet pairing Kyle Howarth and Barrett held off Lewis Rose. <\/p>\n
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