No less than 15 of Cheetahs' home meetings have gone down to the final heat this season, with the home side not always coming out on top.

It has made for some exciting racing, but in the main, the opposition pair have been stronger in heats 13 and 15 and that's where most of Cheetahs' matches have been lost.

It seems no matter what happens in the first ten heats, the real nitty gritty begins thereafter, with the top boys in contention.

Oxford boss Steve Purchase has pointed out that Cheetahs have yet to top 50 points at home this season, and that just shows how fair the Oxford track is to all and sundry.

Even on away trips, they have managed the feat just once, when beating Belle Vue 50-40.

The SOS (Save Our Stadium), have raised 1,700 this year to add to the amount already raised at the start of the season. A healthy balance will be carried over to the start of next season.

The SOS will be holding events over the winter months including a quiz night and Christmas disco.

The Speedway Supporters Club have raised in excess of 3,500 to help out management this season.