OXFORD Chargers have completed their squad for the National League season with their final two signings.

Arran Butcher, 21, joins from Suffolk club Mildenhall Fen Tigers, while 16-year-old Australian Luke Killeen is set to begin his first season in British speedway.

Butcher briefly represented Mildenhall Fen Tigers last season, before he broke his shoulder in a grass track incident.

Australian 125cc champion Killeen made an impressive start to his 500cc career, reaching five finals out of five meetings in Perth, western Australia.

Butcher said: “It’s really exciting for me to be joining Oxford.

“Coming from a Motocross background, I have never seen the Oxford track but have watched plenty of footage of the venue before it closed to understand its atmosphere.

“I know Jamie [Courtney, Oxford Speedway promoter] has reworked the circuit – it looks fantastic and will facilitate some great racing in our first season back.

“I’ve had some bad luck with injuries since starting my speedway career in 2018, but hope Oxford can be a club where I take my ability to the next level and really kick on.”

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Killeen added: “Racing overseas has always been the dream since starting my speedway career, so I’m really grateful to Jamie for this opportunity.

“This will be a great experience for me and hopefully a step in the right direction.

“I’m committed to giving 100 per cent every time I take to the track and can’t wait to get going.”

Both riders join skipper Jordan Jenkins, Jacob Clouting, Sam Hagon, Ben Hopwood and Nathan Stoneman in the Chargers squad.

The Chargers’ National League campaign begins on April 9, away to Berwick Bullets.

Both teams will return south on May 4 for the return fixture, which will mark the Chargers’ first ever home meeting.

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Courtney hopes running National League speedway at Oxford Stadium will provide young riders with a platform to reach their full potential during the early stages of their careers.

He added: “I’m really pleased to have Arran and Luke in Chargers’ National League squad, it’s shaping up to be a really exciting year.

“Arran has had his fair share of bad luck with injuries, but I know he’s committed to improving with every meeting which is an invaluable asset at this level.

“Luke has proven himself as a very capable rider in Australia on the 125cc circuit and has big aspirations to fulfil a successful career in Europe.

“It’s exciting he has chosen Oxford Speedway to start this journey and we wish both riders every success this season.”

Oxford Chargers will host race nights on Wednesday evenings, competing in the British Speedway National League.