Brummies bag German

Birmingham sign Smolinski

Last Updated: January 30, 2012 3:30pm

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Birmingham Brummies have announced the signing of German international Martin Smolinksi.

The three-time German champion has experience in Britain, having ridden for Coventry Bees in past.

The 27-year-old has now signed for Birmingham and will start the 2012 campaign as number two.

New Brummies co-owner Alan Phillips said: "We extend a very warm Birmingham welcome to Martin.

"Everything points to him resuming a successful British racing career."