JT/Fox Oxford Cheetahs wrap up their highly successful season with a Champions' Challenge against third-placed Coventry at Brandon Stadium tonight (7.30), writes JOHN GAISFORD.

The meeting is at the invitation of the Coventry management, and Cheetahs' promoter Vanessa Purchase gladly accepted the invitation.

She said: "Coventry agreed to come to us for a challenge a few weeks ago and I was more than happy to return the compliment."

There will be no Lukas Dryml for Cheetahs, as he is having his knee operation this week.

Oxford will also be without Andrew Appleton, who had a previous booking for this weekend.

Swindon's Ritchie Hawkins has been drafted in as a replacement.

The end-of- season dinner is held tomorrow at the Stadium. A limited number of tickets are available on 01489 570045.

Coventry: Greg Hancock, Lee Richardson, Andreas Jonsson, Rider replacement, Billy Hamill, Paul Lee, Billy Janirro.

Oxford: Todd Wiltshire, Rider replacement, Brian Andersen, Steve Johnston, Leigh Adams, Ritchie Hawkins, Ales Dryml.