They have taken over from Tony Mole, who has sold the club five seasons after reviving the sport in the city following a 23-year absence.

In a nice twist, Mole has been invited to take up the position of Honorary President by the new owners and has accepted.

Team manager and co-promoter Graham Drury is staying with the club along with wife Denise as administration manager and commercial boss Joe McLaughlin remains in position to bring valuable revenue into the club.

Chris Luty, director of BCTG commented ‘we are proud to become involved with the Brummies and are committed to build on the success of team. Next season we really want to improve on last year's solid foundations, both in our league performance and also in local derbies.

BCTG financial director and lifelong speedway fan Alan Phillips said: "We aim to make the Brummies the pride of the city. We are absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to contribute towards making the team the elite of the elite.

"Birmingham is a major city and speedway is now a major sport, it's only right that the Brummies fulfil their potential and represent Birmingham accordingly.”

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