19/12/2025
Plymouth Gladiators are delighted to welcome Tom Spencer back to the team for the 2026 season, taking up the vital No. 7 reserve berth.
The 25-year-old Derbyshire-born Spencer enjoyed several notable performances in bookings for the Gladiators last season, and fans certainly appreciated his never-give-up attitude on the track.
Over the past five to six seasons, Tom has developed into a National Development League heat leader and has performed admirably when given Championship opportunities at Redcar and Plymouth, as well as in guest bookings in recent seasons.
Club owner Mark Phillips is delighted with the signing.
“We were very pleased with the effort, commitment, and speed that Tom showed on the occasions he rode for us last season, and he has fully earned a full-season opportunity. Tom is an intelligent team player who always supports the side and is more than capable of scoring wins and valuable points in the crucial reserve races. At 25, he is a steady improver who has worked hard for this opportunity and has the mindset to grasp it. He also shows a level of maturity and understanding of the ups and downs of the sport that a more precocious but less experienced younger rider may not yet possess.
“Tom has previously worked at Leicester with Scott Nicholls and is well known and respected by his teammates. We are confident that he can more than hold his own in this key position within the team.”
