KING’S Lynn performed last-heat heroics to snatch a 45-45 draw against Leicester at Beaumont Park.
After forcing a heat 15 decider with a determined display, the Roger Warnes Transport Stars earned two valuable Elite League points in dramatic circumstances.
Young gun Robert Lambert pulled off a stunning last-bend blast to snatch second place behind team-mate Niels-Kristian Iversen and give them a 5-1.
Team boss Rob Lyon was thrilled to see his side travel back to Norfolk with a worth reward for their efforts.
Lyon said: “It was absolutely great to snatch a point like that, and what a ride it was from Robert Lambert in heat 15.
“Iversen led from the front, but the ground he made up to snatch second place was remarkable and it was a good result for us.
“We deserved something out of it, there was some fantastic racing and both teams deserve plenty of credit.
“It was a fantastic speedway meeting for the neutral, and we are coming away happy with two Elite League points.”
Grand Prix ace Iversen led by example with a magnificent display, dropping just one point from six rides as he notched paid 17 points.
Lambert also added double figures with a superb performance, whilst Danish racer Mads Korneliussen bagged 9+1 against his former club.
Simon Lambert battled to a vital five points on his first Elite League appearance of the season whilst reserve partner Carl Wilkinson claimed a crucial race win in heat 12.
German youngster Kai Huckenbeck struggled on his first visit to Beaumont Park, but it was nonetheless a strong showing from the Stars to earn their first away points of the season.
LEICESTER 45: Nicolai Klindt 15+2, Szymon Wozniak 12+1, Patrick Hougaard 10, Josh Auty 6+1, Sebastian Ulamek 1+1, Paul Starke 1, Aaron Summers r/r.
KING’S LYNN 45: Niels-Kristian Iversen 16+1, Robert Lambert 11+1, Mads Korneliussen 9+1, Simon Lambert 5, Carl Wilkinson 3, Kai Huckenbeck 1+1, Rory Schlein r/r.
