Overview

• Heavy rain softened the Yarmouth track ahead of tonight’s seven-race opener, raising the likelihood of surprise outcomes
• Mick Fitzgerald and Alex Steedman make their Racing League debuts as captains for Ireland and Scotland, reshaping team strategies
• Seven regionally and nationally aligned teams will compete across 42 races for championship points, earning 25 for a win down to one for tenth place
• Prize-money per race ranges from £35,000 to £75,000 and all six meetings this season will be broadcast live on ITV4 and Sky Sports Racing
• Wales and The West, led by Jamie Osborne, begin as early favourites after winning two of the last three titles