SCOTT Nicholls and Chris Harris rolled back the years as Oxford Cheetahs edged out Redcar Bears on a dramatic night of racing.

The old sparring partners picked up seven heat wins combined as they inspired the hosts to a 47-43 win.

Harris replaced Troy Batchelor at Sandy Lane after the Australian sustained a back injury during the 55-35 defeat at Plymouth Gladiators 24 hours earlier.

And the three-time British champion collected 11 points, before crashing out of a dramatic heat 15 that Nicholls won to secure victory.

The captain top-scored with 13, while Jack Thomas (eight) and Dillon Ruml (4+3) picked up vital points.

Kyle Newman and Cameron Heeps each picked up a paid five, while guest reserve Nathan Stoneman added another three.

Jason Crump’s men climb to seventh in the SGB Championship ahead of tomorrow night's meeting at Scunthorpe Scorpions.

SCORERS

OXFORD 47: Scott Nicholls 13, Chris Harris 11, Jack Thomas 8, Kyle Newman 5, Dillon Ruml 4+3, Cameron Heeps 3+2, Nathan Stoneman 3.

REDCAR 43: Charles Wright 14, Jason Edwards 10+1, Lewis Kerr 9+1, Erik Riss 9, Jordan Jenkins 1, Adam Roynon 0, Kasper Andersen r/r.

Championship points: Oxford 3, Redcar 1.