WANTAWAY promoter Phil Bartlett has confirmed that the National League “will survive” and could be stronger than ever in 2011.

The Weymouth Weyline Wildcats’ outgoing chairman, who recently put the club up for sale for £1, received the assurances at a BSPA meeting earlier this week.

It is understood the amount of teams in the league could even be increased – contrary to recent rumours that several clubs were considering pulling out.

Bartlett refused to disclose any private information from the meeting but did offer a positive outlook for the future of grassroots speedway in this country.

He told Echosport: “The National League will survive and it will be strong and healthy next season.

“As for the sale of the club, there have been no further developments although I am still in talks with an interested party but cannot say any more than that.”

Tickets for the Wildcats’ End of Season Bash and Presentation Night are still on sale.

The event take place tonight in the Wessex Lounge Bar and single tickets are priced £7.50 each while a couple’s ticket is £10.

There will also be a training session before the event (12-4pm). To purchase tickets, contact Bartlett on 07841042475.