Former Ipswich Witch, Nigel Flatman made a sensational return to the speedway track Down Under, this weekend. And with great success.

East Anglian Daily Times: Nigel Flatman, on a return to Foxhall, chatting to Stephen Foster.Nigel Flatman, on a return to Foxhall, chatting to Stephen Foster. (Image: Stephen Waller)

Flatman, who is now 60, took part in a meeting at Pinjar Park, Western Australia and rolled back the years with 11 points from his four rides in the qualifying heats.

In a thrilling final, Bryan Miller came from the back to win with Nigel second.

East Anglian Daily Times: DOUBLE JOY: The Witches won the League and Cup double for the second time in their history in 1984.Back row, left to right: John Berry (promoter), Jeremy Doncaster, Chris Shears (team manager), Billy Sanders. Front row, left to right: John Cook, Kai Niemi, Nigel Flatman, Richard Knight and Carl BlackbirdDOUBLE JOY: The Witches won the League and Cup double for the second time in their history in 1984.Back row, left to right: John Berry (promoter), Jeremy Doncaster, Chris Shears (team manager), Billy Sanders. Front row, left to right: John Cook, Kai Niemi, Nigel Flatman, Richard Knight and Carl Blackbird (Image: Archant)

Flatman, known as the 'Felixstowe Flyer', was a popular racer at Foxhall, first racing for Ipswich in 1977. He had a long spell with the club through 1981-85.

He was part of the Witches double-winning side of 1984.

He also rode for a period with Peterborough Panthers, among other clubs.