Wolverhampton Wolves too strong for Belle Vue Aces in Elite League's Grand Final first leg
Last Updated: 03/10/16 10:32pm
Heat 15 proved to be the Heat of the Night as Belle Vue Aces took on Wolverhampton Wolves in the Elite League Grand Final first leg
The Wolverhampton Wolves will take an 18-point advantage over the Belle Vue Aces into the second leg of Elite League's Grand Final on Wednesday.
Wolverhampton made the better start as two-time world champion Tai Woffinden led a one-two finish in the fourth heat.
The Wolves had built up a 14-point lead by the seventh heat but Belle Vue reduced that deficit to 10 by the 10th.
But there was no stopping the hosts. Jacob Thorsell was first to the chequered flag in the final heat for Wolverhampton, who ran out winners 54 points to 36.
The second leg takes place at the National Speedway stadium in Manchester on Wednesday and you can watch it live on Sky Sports 3 HD.