ScunnyDan 335 Posted April 1, 2018 So, after the cancellation of the Edinburgh match, the Redcar Bears will be the first to come into the Scorpions den for 2018. Fingers crossed the weathers on our side, as it'll be the first team action (I believe) for both sides. For the Scorpions side, im very much looking forward to seeing our newbie Gino in action, I've read how grateful he is for the Scorpions giving him a team place and really hope he can deliver the goods for us. Im looking forward to seeing Stevie back in a Scunny jacket after 7 years too and hopefully will be the number 1 we've needed for some time. For the Bears team, im only really looking forward to seeing Jordan Stewart, who Rob did have pencelled in, until Redcar came along and snapped his signature.. Fingers crossed for a cracking meeting, the first of 2018 weather permitting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parkendlass 102 Posted April 3, 2018 Great to see speedway finally here again,( weather permitting of course). Just a shame the weather has prevented the riders from getting some practice in. I too will be eager to see Jordan in action for the Bears, will have to wait for the Julie Lewis meet at the Bears lair to see him. Ben Barker, as ever, will be box office . Worth the admission alone. UTB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebaron 434 Posted April 3, 2018 We've just been overhauling these fixtures; and because of the way it all falls into place (ie; where we will be geographically on certain days) baring a rain off we don't miss a single fixture Home or Away until potentially ? - 23 June Lakeside Away - and we might end up there as well ? !. Cannot remember a Speedway season where we have felt this "motivated" not to miss a single second ! "SCUNNY GRAND TOUR" - gets underway Friday "under the lights" v Redcar ! - blooming 'ummer this is exciting ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted April 4, 2018 Just read that Gino has had to pull out of Jon Armstrong's testimonial due to visa issues does this effect him riding for the Scorpions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Fozzie4388 said: Just read that Gino has had to pull out of Jon Armstrong's testimonial due to visa issues does this effect him riding for the Scorpions? Dont think so Its just non team meetings such as testimonials 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted April 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Dont think so Its just non team meetings such as testimonials That's good news if that's the case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted April 5, 2018 That's a few riders that are having Visa issues at the moment. It has been said elsewhere that C Holder has personal/visa issues, Ty Procter received the ok to ride Premiership but not Championship & Jordan Stewart had not received confirmation to ride. Whether this was for individual meetings or team meetings, I am not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScunnyDan 335 Posted April 5, 2018 Weather looks set Teams ready Lets get ready to rumbleeeee Scorpions by 10 methinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yearbyred 1,103 Posted April 6, 2018 Very much a blow the cobwebs away fixture - most riders first meeting of the season. Scorpions look to have a strong line up this year and the Bears have a few riders making their first visit to the circuit. Scorpions by 15 I think - just hope everyone has a safe meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted April 6, 2018 22 hours ago, IronScorpion said: That's a few riders that are having Visa issues at the moment. It has been said elsewhere that C Holder has personal/visa issues, Ty Procter received the ok to ride Premiership but not Championship & Jordan Stewart had not received confirmation to ride. Whether this was for individual meetings or team meetings, I am not sure. The Visa's, as far as I understand, are to do with which League the track is in. Ty Proctor, for example, had his Premiership Visa but not Championship Visa, so if the Individual was ridden on, say Belle Vue's track, he could ride in it, but not a Workington individual, as that's a CL track! Completely barmy, if you ask me, but there you go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted April 6, 2018 Get well soon Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yearbyred 1,103 Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Yearbyred said: Very much a blow the cobwebs away fixture - most riders first meeting of the season. Scorpions look to have a strong line up this year and the Bears have a few riders making their first visit to the circuit and with Kus in the team!!! Scorpions by 15 I think - just hope everyone has a safe meeting. Scorpions would have hit 60 if SW hadn't left the meeting early (hope he is ok). Could be the taste of things to come in a lot of away meetings for the Bears - new riders will take a while to bed in and some others are (sadly) as consistent as usual. Scorpions will beat a lot of better teams than us particularly if the reserves chip in some points. Edited April 6, 2018 by Yearbyred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
romans lovechild 143 Posted April 6, 2018 9 hours ago, StevePark said: The Visa's, as far as I understand, are to do with which League the track is in. Ty Proctor, for example, had his Premiership Visa but not Championship Visa, so if the Individual was ridden on, say Belle Vue's track, he could ride in it, but not a Workington individual, as that's a CL track! Completely barmy, if you ask me, but there you go! that will be a bit tough on ty when he qualifies for the end of season CLRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, romans lovechild said: that will be a bit tough on ty when he qualifies for the end of season CLRC Looks like it has come through now, as he's listed in the Comets Line-up on their Twitter and Facebook pages, so panic over! Best wishes to Stevie W after his trip to hospital. I hope he's OK and it's nothing serious and just a precaution. Edited April 6, 2018 by StevePark To add bets wishes to Stevie W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted April 6, 2018 Suspected broken leg I hear 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
