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  1. Hi mate, I really appreciate the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the stream and i'll pass it onto the team of us behind the scenes, we love hearing comments like this
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    Scunthorpe 2023

    just a thought, Zaine's brother Declan usually goes well in Aus, i'd say of a similar ability to Zaine as a possible replacement?
  3. Proctor supposedly hasn't got his own equipment here yet and until it gets here he's on Kyle Bickleys equipment... Obviously Kyle was at Edinburgh last night, so he couldn't use that.... ahhh the speedway life...
  4. ScunnyDan

    Scunthorpe 2023

    Id imagine it’ll be cash only
  5. Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting · So where do I begin!! First of all a massive thanks to everyone at Redcar Speedway for their massive team effort over the last 7 days. The track had taken a fair bit of water over the recent period, but the weather forecast had turned in our favour, and after days of work by the incredible track staff led by Jonny Swales, yesterday afternoon the track was able to be tyre packed. Then last evening there was a sharp storm and this ultimately is the period of wet weather that has beaten us today. Upon arrival this morning, Jonny and team had already been working on the circuit to try and get some air into it, and after a couple of hours things were promising. The forecasted weather was with us, and there was a very good view on being able to get the track into a position for us to go ahead. Then the blade was used to get rid of the top wet stuff, and again things looked promising. At that stage again we were planning ahead. However once the 2nd blading had happened, it became apparent that the top stuff was hiding a problem underneath…..when blading a circuit you either find it is firm and then fine, or you find a soft spongy track, and that unfortunately becomes dangerous and the decision was made. Before the decision was made we had made a conscious decision to not take money from the public at the turnstile, and to delay opening them for half an hour whilst a final remedy was sought. We did allow sponsor packages in as they had already paid their packages. This we felt was the right decision so that no one else parted with their cash. Once the decision to cancel had been made, we opened the turnstiles to let everyone in, so they could have a drink, food, if they wanted to even buy a programme, but none of this was forced on anyone. I have already read some comments online about should have called it off earlier to stop people travelling etc, and those comments are absolutely fine……however we had the Sun, wind and everything we could have hoped for, and indeed time on our side…..but unfortunately the track never quite came back to the scene of yesterday. To prove how much it hurts, today has cost Stuart and the Farewell sponsor pot somewhere in the region of £3,500-£4,000 when you add up the cost of programmes, travel money for riders, St John’s ambulance, fuel, staffing costs etc, and with it being a Farewell meeting and the chance for a rider to make a little bit towards their future, all of the decisions made today were not taken lightly at all. We wanted the meeting on……but it just wasn’t possible. What next? Well after being defeated 4 times, most people would say jack it in…..but Robbo was never someone who gave up on track, and we owe it to ourselves and the fabulous sponsors who have stuck with us throughout to give it one more crack. We also owe it to Redcar and all of their staff who have been so welcoming and supportive too. Rules state that you can only run these meetings at certain times of the year, but we will be asking the powers that be if we can secure another date in the summer to be able to try and get this done. I will release some more info over the next couple of days about sponsorships/live streams etc, we are now already approx £5,000 down when you include the programmes printed for last Aprils event, and either need a very rich Arab sheikh to suddenly like speedway, or will have to continue to see if we can get more sponsorships for bits and pieces. Finally to those of you who have shown your displeasure at the decision to cancel so late, I do apologise if this has put you out of pocket today, it was never intentional, but hope the details above will answer some of your questions. The hard work starts again tomorrow……. Martin Coleman
  6. ScunnyDan

    POOLE 2023

    not quite stevie
  7. ScunnyDan

    POOLE 2023

    I've heard from a member of the Poole side, that whilst no deal has been signed, but Keynan Rew's gunna be Jack's replacement
  8. ScunnyDan

    Ipswich 2023

    Having been told on how Jack's crash happened - it was an accident that would've happened on any other track in the country. As for Scunthorpe's fencing needing SCB inspections - we obviously have replaced our fence, which has already been SCB and FIM approved, while we will also have foam fences (similar to Berwick and Kings Lynn) coming in time for the season, in an attempt to make the track feel safer to ride on. It goes without saying though, I send my best wishes to Jack for a speedy and well recovery
  9. ScunnyDan

    Scunthorpe 2023

    For anyone interested, this Sunday's amateur meeting including the all new E Speedway will be Live streamed straight to E-Speedways Facebook page, free of charge to view
  10. ScunnyDan

    Redcar 2023

    27th August - Sunday 5pm start.. August bank holiday weekend
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    Press & practice days ?

    Asked Gail about our p/p this year - we are, date to be confirmed but likely to be the eve of 31.03 or 01.04
  12. ScunnyDan

    Berwick 2023.

    The results of South Australia State Individual Championship in Adelaide. 1. Rory Schlein 15 – 1st in the final 2. Jake Turner (New Zealand) 12 – 2nd in the final 3. Jack Morrison 10 – 3rd in the final 4. Michael West 13 – 4th in the final 5. Declan Knowles 10 6. Maurice Brown 11 7. Brayden McGuinness 10 8. Patrick Hamilton 8 9. Teagan Pedler 7 10. Steven Graetz 6 11. Roy Stout 5 12. Tom Dixon 5 13. Liam May 4 14. James Crundwell 1 15. Dayle Wood - 16. Aden Clare - *please note this was quoted on facebook
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    Race Tracks Visited

    Not in any particular order... Scunthorpe-Sheffield-Redcar-Leicester-Newcastle-Workington (DP and Northside)- Buxton-Kings Lynn- Rye House-Coventry-Somerset-Oxford-Cardiff SGP- Warsaw SGP- Torun- Stoke-Mildenhall- Belle Vue (NSS)- Birmingham-Newport - theres probably more I could add but can't think of atm
  14. James Capes at Pboro
  15. ScunnyDan

    Scunthorpe 2023

    you've gotta do what you've gotta do to prove your staff these days
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    Best Food in the championship

    Been to a handful of Championship tracks, and not to lick our own backsides here... but Scunnys burgers and pies are so much better than everywhere else I've been, at very reasonable prices too... Quite enjoy Redcar's food also
  17. ScunnyDan

    Scunthorpe 2023

    When it comes to Scorpions merch, im afraid the thing is there isn't the demand there for it.. Scorpions track staff got the ice hockey jerseys (I must admit i'm not a fan)..
  18. ScunnyDan

    Predictions for 2023

    Poole Plymouth Scunny Glasgow Redcar Edinburgh Oxford Berwick Birmingham
  19. ScunnyDan

    Scunthorpe 2023

    For those interested, Zaine finished fourth in the Boxing Day meeting in Aus.. Tungate first J Holder second C Holder third
  20. ScunnyDan

    Scunthorpe 2023

    Merry Christmas Scorpions fans
  21. James Wright to Brum kyle Bickley to Edinburgh
  22. ScunnyDan

    Scunthorpe 2023

    Anyone know how Jake got on in the Queensland championships this morning?
  23. ScunnyDan

    Edinburgh 2023

    Josh Pickering confirmed for 2023 on the advent calendar thingy
  24. ScunnyDan

    POOLE 2023

    Jack Thomas, Kyle Newman and Adam Roynon
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