'Worst brawl' helmet off, fistfight "Drive properly!"... Coach says "Thanks to this, fans went wild"

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A unprecedented incident occurred during a motorcycle race in Gyeongju where two fighters exchanged punches.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 24th (local time) that "Speedway stars Kyle Howes and Josh Pickering were involved in a terrible brawl during a match held in Leicester."

The two fighters clashed during the 'Premiership KO Cup' match held on the 23rd at Vermont Park in Leicester, England. Howes, who plays for Leicester, and Pickering, who plays for Sheffield, engaged in a fierce battle during the ninth heat before emotions escalated. They argued while still on their motorcycles and immediately began a fistfight upon dismounting. The situation finally calmed only after both teams' coaches and officials intervened to forcibly separate them.

Pickering pointed out Howes' rough driving. He said, "I admit that it was fine when Leicester players passed me after I was slightly pushed outward due to a good start, and it was my mistake to be pushed back after overtaking Kyle once and him ramming his wheel into me," but added, "However, on the first turn of the next lap, he immediately charged into my side, and even as we passed the back straight toward the third turn, he continued to push me roughly all the way to where the airbag is."

He continued, "After the match, I approached him and asked, 'What on earth are you doing?' but he immediately tried to argue back. I told him that while I support a great, fair, and intense Gyeongju, there is no need to drive like a fool, and we all need to get home safely."

Pickering stated, "I turned to leave, but he started talking nonsense, so I jumped off my motorcycle to confront him." He added, "We had a conversation after the gathering, and while there is no hatred, he is not my friend."

The two fighters were not fined by referee Phil Griffin. However, they have been referred to the Speedway Control Committee for further disciplinary action.

Leicester's coach Stuart Dixon said, "I thought Josh would laugh off how tough the Gyeongju was when he approached Kyle, but I was quite surprised it turned into a fistfight."

He further emphasized, "In wrestling or ice hockey, such altercations create an exciting atmosphere, but Speedway is far more dangerous, so I hope the two fighters never cross the line again."

He added, "Thanks to this passion, the fans went wild, and Kyle received the loudest cheers from the fans that night. However, there is clearly a line we must not cross."

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