Ecstasy, emotion and pure relief - those connected with the Belle Vue Aces felt it all as they became kings of British speedway once more last week.
Despite being the most decorated club in the sport with 12 league titles, there have been plenty of times when it seemed the day of lucky 13 would never materialise. Nearly three decades had passed since their last win and the last six seasons had yielded five play-off defeats, three of them in the Grand Final.
After 29 years of pain and times when their future was in doubt, the Manchester men finally got over the line by the narrowest of margins to deny Sheffield their first ever top flight crown. The win at Owlerton sparked jubilant scenes amongst the travelling Belle Vue contingent, who made the short trip over to Yorkshire to support their side and were treated to a historic and unforgettable night.
