RISING Aussie speedway star Robert Ksiezak is hoping to carve himself a future at Belle Vue.

The 21-year-old, who rides for Premier League Glasgow, has been signed as the Aces' No 8 for the season, which begins next month.

Adelaide-based Ksiezak will be on permanent standby to come into the Belle Vue team in case of injury while continuing his learning curve at the Scottish track.

Ksiezak, third in the recent Australian Under-21 championship, made a full transfer to Glasgow last year after riding for them on loan from Edinburgh.

Gordon Pairman, a promoter at Belle Vue and Glasgow, said at the time the Aces would have first refusal on Ksiezak when he was ready for the Elite League.

Pairman said: "It will be his fourth season in UK racing this year and the time is right for him to make the big breakthrough.

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"He did well in the Australian Under-21 event and, although he was 21 last month, he beat the cut-off to be eligible for the final and has now qualified for the World championship rounds.

"He was the only rider to beat winner Chris Holder, the new Australian champion, in the qualifying rounds of the Under-21 final. He was awarded third place overall after suffering an engine failure in the final.

"Belle Vue have got him in their sights as a rider for the future. He is an aggressive rider who has worked on the track at Glasgow to make extra money to finance his speedway."

Ksiezak, who also holds Polish nationality, will be at the Belle Vue Press and Practice day on March 17.

Meanwhile, the Aces have launched a Junior Vue club for young fans and it is already having an encouraging response.

Details and a membership application form can be downloaded from the home page at the club website: www.bellevuespeedway.co.uk