Scunny Stag

After tomorrow's main track training school with Wayne Carter the next activity at Scunthorpe is: Saturday 20th July - Wayne Carter Mini Track Session (still 3 spaces left) Saturday 27th July - Open Practice on the Main Track 12pm-4pm (no bookings required) Saturday 3rd August - Wayne Cater Full Day Main Track Training School Sunday 4th August - Wayne Carter Mini Track Session **fully booked** Saturday 17th August - WISS Skids Practice Session Sunday 18th August - Amateur Meeting. Please note that from Monday to Thursday this week (15th-18th July) my phone reception will be intermittent at best so please send a text or email or leave a voicemail if you are unable to get through by phone. I will ring everyone back at the earliest opportunity.

I can post it on the track activity thread if there is a contact number that people can call to double-check.

We have around 30 already booked in for Sundays amateur meeting and I'm expecting over fifty again. A few spaces with Wayne Carter for his training school on 14th July. Just let me know if you are interested in either.

Feedback from Saturday (mini track) and Sunday (main track) sessions suggest the weekend just gone was another great one of track activity for Wayne Carter. This coming weekend just sees Wayne have a group booking on the mini track (actually a road racing team coming for their second go) because we have stockcars on the main track. Wayne has just one space available for his next session (Sunday 7th July) but Wayne Gosling and Ivan Howarth have a private practice on the main track (Saturday 6th) that can be joined whilst we have our next amateur meeting on the main track on Sunday 7th. Anyone wanting to take part please just get in touch by emailing me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com or texting/calling 07832-402167.

Douglas has fun in the sun at Scunny Scunthorpe Scorpions’ reserve Ryan Douglas showed his class by reeling off six wins in Sunday’s amateur meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway. He defeated Coventry’s Oliver Greenwood, the unattached Danny Phillips, who rode for the Saints in the National League last year, and former pro Gary O’Hare in the final. In total nearly fifty riders competed in 85 races over eight classes and in less than five and a half hours. The number of races was another record, beating April’s eight-four, and there would have been more if Lewis Rose hadn’t have received a phone call to guest in the Premier League at Workington just before his first race. With favourable weather the track stood up exceptionally well and the other class winners were Martin Pearce (Support), Nathan Cheetham (Novice), Reece Downes (Youth 500), Zach Wajtknecht (Youth 250), Jolyon West (Youth 125), Alan Birtwistle (Flat Track) and Jamie Halder (Pit Bikes). Afterwards meeting organiser Richard Hollingsworth was impressed with the number of new riders who had taken part in the meeting “It is always great to welcome new riders and we had six in the novice class today. Young Liam Sellers had first ridden on the minitrack with Wayne Carter just five weeks ago and he made it to the A Final. In fact nearly the whole of the novice class field, and there was eleven in the class, have ridden on the mini track with Wayne. He was helping Liam and too others in their first meetings today and not enough is said about the great work that he does. “He has a session on the main track next week and nearly all those attending have started out on the mini track. It is incredible what he does and we get so much positive feedback about the help he has given riders, be ones who are just coming for a one-off session or those who want to progress in the sport. “If ever there was an unsung hero at Scunthorpe it is Wayne Carter”. The next amateur meeting at Scunthorpe is on Sunday 7th July and places can be reserved by contacting Richard via email (richardh1967@ntlworld.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/rh1967) or by texting or calling 07832-402167 (please leave a message if unavailable). Flat trackers come to Scunthorpe The next amateur meeting at Scunthorpe’s Eddie Wright Raceway will also feature a round of the British Flat Track Championship run by the Dirt Track Riders’ Association. It will just be the youth classes as the seniors have an additional round on another date. However, it is hoped that there will be a club class for adults to compete in. Any flat track riders wanting to compete need to contact Adam Waller on 01482-323123. Stags to take on Southern Track Riders For the fourth year running the amateur riders at Scunthorpe will take on the Southern Track Riders Club in a home and away two leg challenge. The meetings will be on Sunday 1st September at King’s Lynn and on Sunday 6th October at Scunthorpe’s Eddie Wright Raceway. The event is expected to see three seven man teams face the opposition over the traditional fifteen heat format. Open Class: Qualifying scores: Ryan Douglas 15, Gary O’Hare 12, Oliver Greenwood 11, Chris Widman 11, Danny Phillips 10, Arron Mogridge 9, Lee Springthorpe 7, Andrew Blackburn 3. C Final: Springthorpe, Blackburn B Final: Phillips, Mogridge, Widman, Springthorpe A Final: Douglas, Greenwood, Phillips, O’Hare (fell, non-starter in re-run) Summer Championship points: Ryan Douglas 16, Oliver Greenwood 15, Danny Phillips 14, Gary O’Hare 13, Arron Mogridge 12, Chris Widman 11, Lee Springthorpe 10, Andrew Blackburn 9. Summer Championship standings after round 2: Oliver Greenwood 31 (16-15), Gary O’Hare 24 (11-13), Andrew Blackburn 17 (9-8), Ryan Douglas 16, Paul Cooper 15, Gino Manzares 14, Danny Phillips 14, Lee Payne 13, Tom Young 12, Arron Mogridge 12, Chris Widman 11, Rocco Scopellite 10, Lee Springthorpe 9, Wayne Barrett 9, Matt Williamson 7, Brendan Johnson 6, Ian Barney 5, Sean Phillips 4. Support Class: Qualifying scores: Martin Pearce 11, Krys Bialecki 10, Simon Pearce 9, David Lidgett 8 (3 rides) A Final: M. Pearce, Bialecki, S. Pearce, Summer Championship points: Martin Pearce 16, Krys Bialecki 15, Simon Pearce 14, David Lidgett 13. Summer Championship points after round 2: Martin Pearce 32 (16-16), David Lidgett 28 (15-13), Simon Pearce 28 (14-14), Krys Bialecki 15, Nathan Clare 13, Tim Curnock 12, Sam Darroch 11, Callum Harris 10, Brandon Smith 9. Novice Class: Qualifying Scores: Nathan Cheetham 15, Matt Davis 12, Lee Baldwin 11, Connor Fletcher 10, Liam Sellers 9, Ivan Howarth 8, Jack Flynn 7, Francesca Kirtley-Paine 7, Matt Randall 6, Hannah Kirtley Paine 3. D Final: H. Kirtley-Paine, Owen C Final: Flynn, F. Kirtley-Paine, H. Kirtley-Paine, Randall (fell) B Final: Sellers, Fletcher, Flynn, Howarth, A Final: Cheetham, Davis, Baldwin, Sellers Summer Championship points: Nathan Cheetham 16, Matt Davis 15, Lee Baldwin 14, Liam Sellers 13, Connor Fletcher 12, Jack Flynn 11, Ivan Howarth 10, Francesca Kirtley-Paine 9, Hannah Kirtley Paine 8, Matt Randall 7, Gary Owen 6. Summer Championship points: Francesca Kirtley-Paine 24 (15-9), Ivan Howarth 24 (14-10), Hannah Kirtley-Paine 18 (10-8), Krys Bialecki 16, Nathan Cheetham 16, Matt Davis 15, Lee Baldwin 14, Ian Gill 13, Liam Sellers 13, Rob Clark 12, Connor Fletcher 12, Tom Sipos 11, Jack Flynn 11, Derek Hunt 9, Matt Randall 7, Gary Owen 6. Youth 500cc Class: Scores: Reece Downes 18 Youth 250cc Class: Qualifying Scores: Zach Wajtknecht 15, Kyle Bickley 11, Lewis Whitmore 8, Luke Woodhull 7, Ben Woodhull 7, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn 5, Kean Dicken 3, Dan Miles 3. B Final: Parkinson-Blackburn, Dicken, Miles, A Final: Wajtknecht, Bickley, Whitmore, Parkinson-Blackburn Summer Championship points: Zach Wajtknecht 16, Kyle Bickley 15, Lewis Whitmore 14, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn 13, Kean Dicken 12, Dan Miles 11, Luke Woodhull 10, Ben Woodhull 9. Summer Championship standings: Zach Wajtknecht 32 (16-16), Jack Parkinson-Blackburn 28 (15-13), Lewis Whitmore 26 (12-14), Ben Woodhull 23 (14-9), Luke Woodhull 23 (13-10), Kean Dicken 23 (11-12), Dan Miles 21 (10-11). Youth 125cc Class: Qualifying scores: Jolyon West 13, Sam Stead 12, Jordan Jenkins 11, Jamie Halder 7, Dan Thompson 6, Joe Thompson 4, Luke Whitehead 1. B Final: Halder, D. Thompson, J. Thompson, Whitehead A Final: West, Jenkins, Stead, Halder Summer Championship points: Jolyon West 16, Jordan Jenkins 15, Sam Stead 14, Jamie Halder 13, Dan Thompson 12, Joe Thompson 11, Luke Whitehead 10. Summer Championship standings: Jolyon West 32 (16-16), Sam Stead 28 (14-14), Jordan Jenkins 26 (11-15), Jamie Halder 26 (13-13), Luke Whitehead 20 (10-10), Kyle Bickley 15, Harry Jones 12, Dan Thompson 12, Joe Thompson 11, Harry McGurk 9. Youth 80cc Class: No entrants in this meeting. Summer Championship standings: Sam McGurk 16, Ellis West 15, Skye Adams 14 Flattrack Class: Scores: Alan Birtwistle 17, Tom Lundstrom 13. Pitbike Class: Scores: Jamie Halder 14, Colin Willerton 11, Gavin McCluskey 7, Derek Holt 4. The www.jbsportsimages.co.uk sponsored Rider of the Meeting awards went to Arron Mogridge and Liam Sellers.

Sorry Graham I only come on this thread once a week to update it. Feel free to text me or contact me on Facebook for details in future. I can confirm there are a small number of spaces still available with Wayne next week. Minitrack is Saturday, main track is Sunday. Text or call me on 07832-402167, email me (richardh1967@ntlworld.com) or contact me via Facebook (richardh1967@facebook.com) to reserve a space.

This coming weekend's Wayne Carter session on the minitrack is fully booked. Session after that is 22nd June. Also got over 20 bookings already for the amateur meeting on 16th June. With nearly two weeks until the meeting we're expecting an excellent turnout. Adult classes - Open, Support and Novice Youth Classes - Y80, Y125, Y250 and Y500 plus youth pit bike, adult pit bike and short track classes Please text or call 07832-402167 to make a booking or request further info.

Bookings for the minitrack are really strong at the moment so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Afraid tomorrow's track activity (private practice on main track and a group session with Wayne Carter on the minitrack) has fallen victim to the weather. The forecast for tomorrow is very poor

Hi there. I will email a reply Ariel75 There are spaces still available for the next Wayne Carter session on minitrack (25th May), the Wayne Carter Main Track Training School (2nd June) and our next amateur meeting (16th June). Contact me or see the first posting on this thread for more details. Cheers, Richard

There is just one space available for 12th May with Wayne Carter on the mini-track but there are quite a few remaining for the 25th May and beyond. Just text or call 07832-402167 to reserve a space.

There was some great track activity at Scunny over the weekend. A group booking on the minitrack and a WISS Skids practice accounted for Saturday whilst Wayne Carter's Main Track Training School was once again very popular. This coming weekend we have an amateur meeting on Saturday (13th) will quite a lot of early bookings. If at all possible I would like to do the programme on Thursday night so if I can bookings by then it would be appreciated. Then on Sunday (14th) Wayne Carter is running a session on the mini track and there are still quite a few spaces. Please contact me on 07832-402167 for info or bookings for either.

After a weekend without any main track activity due to Saturday's stockcars I'm pleased to announce we have plenty on over the next fortnight: Sat 6th - WISS Skids Practice 12pm-4pm **bookings required through Wayne & Ivan** Sun 7th - Wayne Carter Main Track Training School 9am-5pm **bookings required** Sat 13th - Amateur Meeting 11am-5pm **bookings required** Sun 14th - Wayne Carter Minitrack Session 12pm-4pm **bookings required** There are still a few spaces on Wayne Carter's Main Track training school next Sunday whilst I am also taking bookings for the amateur meeting and Wayne's minitrack session the week after.

Spaces available for the sessions over the next two weekend. Sat 30th March - Wayne Carter Mini track session; Sat 6th - WISS Skids Practice; Sun 7th Wayne Carter Full Day Training School on Main track. See the first post for more details or contact myself (richard@scunthorpespeedway.com, facebook.com/rh1967 or 07832-402167)

With another poor weather forecast for tomorrowe we have called off the scheduled practice session. Next weekend see the last of our weekly Sunday practices. If anyone wants track/weather updates feel free to call Richard on 07832-402167

With tomorrow's weather forecast quite terrible we have been left with no alternative but to postpone our amateur meeting seven days until Saturday 16th March. Anyone wanting to book in please call Richard on 07832-402167. Sunday's practice is expected to go ahead as planned.

A fantastic week of track activity just gone with a few private hire sessions including The Blast From the Past riders, a Wayne Carter Minitrack session on Saturday and then an excellent practice session on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who came and everyone who helped run them. Next week we have more private hires before we have our amateur meeting on Saturday (bookings/enquiries via richard@scunthorpespeedway.com or 07832-402167 through to Friday evening) and our penultimate Sunday afternoon practice. Further details on the top posting in this thread or via the email/phone number above.

Track was near perfect today. Lots of track time for everyone who came. Next practice is next Sunday 12.30-4.30pm. Just give me a call on 07832-402167 for track/weather updates next weekend.

Two Wayne Carter Training Schools for the main track have been added for April (7th and 28th) whilst there are spaces for his minitrack training session/experience day on 2nd march. This coming weekend we have a practice on Sunday afternoon whilst there is an amateur meeting on 9th March. Also remember that private track hire is available at very competitive rates. Email me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com or text/call me on 07832-402167 for further information or to make bookings.

All looking great for today's practice. 12.30pm-4.30pm. plenty of track time! Free tea and coffee! All for just £35 ((£25 for under 15s)

A lousy weather forecast for tomorrow means we have cancelled the planned practice. Afraid attempting to run it would be a waste of everyone's time. Sorry! Richard

Track is really good now. Really hard and slick for Saturday's amateur meeting and Sunday's open practice. Taking bookings through to Friday night for the amateur meeting and bookings not required for Sunday. Forecast is really good (but a bit cold) for Saturday but if anyone wants a weather update feel free to call me on 07832-402167 any time. Cheers, Richard

Sorry but this Sunday's practice has also had to be cancelled. Future track activities at Scunthorpe can be viewed in the first posting on this thread.

Following on from the snow and hard frosts we have been encountering this week we have had to cancel this coming weekend's track activity (Wayne Carter Main Track Training School on Saturday, Wayne Carter Mini Track session on Sunday and Main Track Open Practice). In addition the amateur meeting scheduled for 26th January has been put back seven days to 2nd February. It is hoped that we will be able to recommence track action with a main track open practice on Sunday 27th January. Sorry! Richard

I will put it in simpler terms. I believe Tommy Fenwick IS already ready for the National League. He has already acheived a 3 point average from the main body of the Scunthorpe team and has ridden most if not all the tracks. By my reckoning he has already done his initial 'learning on the job' and Stoke need a reserve. For those who haven't seen Tommy ride as much as I have my opinion is that Tommy would be a good signing. There may be other candidates but for the record who would you suggest to fill the gap at Stoke?