lucifer sam 3,954 Posted July 23, 2014 SCORPIONS IN DOUBLE DATE WITH BEARS A VITAL COUPLE of days lay ahead for the FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions, as the team face the Redcar Bears home and away in Premier League action. The Scorpions firstly travel north to the South Tees Motor Park on Thursday, before entertaining the Bears in the return fixture at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday evening (7.30pm). Scunthorpe currently sit in third place in the Premier League table on a total of 28 points, the same number of points as second placed Ipswich. Two positive results will see the Scorpions move into second place, behind only runaway leaders Edinburgh. Last week, the Scorpions hit 60 points for the first time this season, registering a 60-35 home win over Rye House, with a back-to-his-best David Howe scoring a fine paid 18-point maximum. Redcar, having ridden one meeting more than Scunthorpe, are currently in eighth place on 19 points, some nine points behind the Scorpions. However, the Bears completed the early season double over the Scunthorpe in the League Cup, so there will be no complacency in the Scunthorpe camp. Redcar contain two former Scunthorpe riders, Carl Wilkinson and Jan Graversen, in their ranks, with Wilko, in particular, being a Scorpions’ legend. Team manager Dave Peet says: “In our last 3 or 4 home meetings, we have been very dominant, and that was been very pleasing to see. Our riders have really started to perform on a consistent basis around the Eddie Wright Raceway. “We need another performance like that at home to Redcar on Friday. They won at our place in April, and we’re determined not to see a repeat of that. “But if we’re going to turn into real contenders in the Premier League, we need some consistency in our away performances as well. We need to take the confidence built up by our recent home performances, take that in our away meetings, and start performing on the away tracks as well.” Scunthorpe are likely to again use the rider replacement facility for Josh Auty in the two meetings against Redcar. The 23-year-old Yorkshireman is recovering from having his appendix removed. SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER… With North Lincolnshire’s schools having broken up for the summer holidays earlier this week, Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey is hoping for a bumper turn-out of youngsters at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday evening. Scunthorpe changed their cut-off point for admission prices for children prior to the start of the 2014 season, raising it so that all those under 18 are now regarded as children in terms of admission. Speaking at the time of its introduction, Godfrey said: “I think we might be the first club to do it. The cut-off point is normally 16, but we’re going to raise that to 18. “It’s the sensible thing to do. I suppose we might lose a few quid from those already coming in; but I prefer to see it as an opportunity of encouraging a few more younger people along. “16 and 17-year-olds don’t have a lot of money and these days they have to still be in some form of education. By the time they are 18, they can leave education and are subject to a higher minimum wage. “The school-leaving age has been raised, and it makes sense to move with the times. I think it will benefit us in the long-term. We’ll monitor it and see what it brings in.” Godfrey now adds: “The schools have now broken up for the summer and the days are long and hot. “By the evening, the young people from this area are probably looking for something a bit different. If they are, I hope we can tempt a few in the direction of the Eddie Wright Raceway. “If they are under 18, the admission price is only £5. What better way to spend the night than coming along with your mates to watch the only motorsport with no brakes.” There are 24 heats of action in total on Friday, with a nine-heat second half, including a Midland Development League match between Castleford and Long Eaton. Admission prices for Friday: Adult: £15.00 Student/OAP: £13.00 Child (10 – 17): £5.00 Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult) Family Ticket £35 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17) Match Programme: £1.00 Expected teams for Friday (English unless stated): FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Nicolai Klindt (Denmark), 2. David Howe, 3. Ashley Birks, 4. Rider replacement for Josh Auty, 5. Ryan Douglas (Australia), 6. Matt Williamson, 7. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark). Redcar Bears: 1. Richard Lawson, 2. Hugh Skidmore (Australia), 3. Mark Lemon (Australia), 4. Carl Wilkinson, 5. Aaron Summers (Australia), 6. Jan Graversen (Denmark), 7. Rafal Konopka (Poland) Midland Development League teams: Castleford: 1. Danny Phillips, 2.Tom Bacon, 3. Adam Portwood, 4.Ben Hewitt. Long Eaton: 1. Layne Cupitt, 2. Alex Wilson, 3. Lee Geary, 4. TBA. Redcar Bears at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Jan Graversen PL 21 94 107 26 4.55 5.66 9 + 4 from 7 rides (2012) Rafal Konopka DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Richard Lawson PL 10 42 65 6 6.19 6.76 13 + 1 from 5 rides (2014) Mark Lemon PL 9 44 84 5 7.64 8.09 18 + 1 from 6 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2009)) Hugh Skidmore PL 17 80 130 10 6.50 7.00 11 + 1 from 5 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2012)) Aaron Summers PL 14 64 87 8 5.44 5.94 10 + 3 from 5 rides (2014) Carl Wilkinson PL 86 385 700 66 7.27 7.96 16 + 1 from 6 rides (2010) Other Notes Jan Graversen Former Scunthorpe Scorpion. Member of King's Lynn's Premier League Championship, Premier Trophy and KO Cup Winning Teams in 2009. Rafal Konopka Made his Premier League debut for Redcar in April 2014. Richard Lawson Member of Workington's Premier League Fours Winning Team in 2009. Member of Workington's Young Shield Winning Team in 2010. Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with Lakeside for the 2014 Elite League Season. Mark Lemon Member of Exeter's Premier Trophy Winning Team in 2004. Member of Newcastle's Premier Trophy and Play-Off Winning Teams in 2010. Member of Newcastle's Premier Shield Winning Team in 2011. Hugh Skidmore 2009 New South Wales State Champion. Made his Premier League debut in 2009 for Sheffield and now in his second season with Redcar. Aaron Summers Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Championship and Premier Trophy Winning Teams in 2008. Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Play-Off Winning Teams in 2008 and 2009. Member of Coventry's Elite League Winning Team in 2010. Member of Birmingham's Premier League Four-Team Championship Winning Team in 2010. Carl Wilkinson Former Scunthorpe Scorpion. Member of Boston's Conference League KO Cup Winning Team in 2000. Member of Peterborough's Conference League Winning Team in 1997. Redcar Bears' Results at EWR 30 March 2008 PT D Scunthorpe 45 Redcar 45 06 June 2008 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Redcar 41 19 June 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 49 Redcar 44 31 July 2009 KOC L Scunthorpe 50 Redcar 39 02 October 2009 YS L Scunthorpe 56 Redcar 34 05 April 2010 PT L Scunthorpe 50 Redcar 42 02 May 2010 PL L Scunthorpe 57 Redcar 34 09 September 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Redcar 41 07 October 2011 PL Ph 2 L Scunthorpe 65 Redcar 25 27 April 2012 LC L Scunthorpe 54 Redcar 36 14 September 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 55 Redcar 38 14 June 2013 KOC W Scunthorpe 41 Redcar 49 12 July 2013 PL L Scunthorpe 45 Redcar 44 06 April 2014 LC W Scunthorpe 37 Redcar 50 (stats courtesy of John Eyre) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,954 Posted July 24, 2014 Forecast looks scorchio for tomorrow. Might be shorts weather for an evening meeting at the EWR for the first time. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Looking forward to my second meeting at the EWR, if only to listen-in on Rob Godfrey's conversation with the referee ;-) "If Jim says it's am unsatisfactory start, it's an unsatisfactory start...." No shorts - I can be cruel but never inhumane. Edited July 24, 2014 by rmc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 24, 2014 Looking forward to my second meeting at the EWR, if only to listen-in on Rob Godfrey's conversation with the referee ;-) "If Jim says it's am unsatisfactory start, it's an unsatisfactory start...." No shorts - I can be cruel but never inhumane. You could ask Halifaxtiger about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,791 Posted July 24, 2014 No thread for tonight's meeting at Redcar it seems......are the updates incorrect or did Sunny elect to not give their top scorer a seventh ride in the final heat? EDIT just seen the thread, apologies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted July 24, 2014 More team manager mistakes cost us points- he might know all the rules, but rider selection is not his strong point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted July 25, 2014 More team manager mistakes cost us points- he might know all the rules, but rider selection is not his strong point. What do you mean by that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clambo71 136 Posted July 25, 2014 More team manager mistakes cost us points- he might know all the rules, but rider selection is not his strong point. after posting on the redcar/scunny thread have discovered Thomas was having bike problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 620 Posted July 25, 2014 This is going to be test for scunny as most of the Redcar team can ride the ewr fairly well. Scunny by 8 if Thomas has fixed his rocket ship. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aus speedway 0 Posted July 25, 2014 Awesome result scunthorpe! Unlucky for Ryan missing 18 point full max by 1 point! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June 203 Posted July 25, 2014 A brilliant meeting tonight. Both teams going for it. Passing and re-passing. Well done both teams for a thrilling match. Ref had to spoil it. what the hell was he playing about at in ht 11, crowd was really angry shouting at him. we were looking at each other wondering what happened as none of us could see any wrong doings and we were stood near the start line. Another 3 pts cracking result! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brylcream boy 141 Posted July 25, 2014 The score line does not reflect the closeness of the match. Every heat had plenty of action. Felt sorry for Rob, last week he had the main sponsors in attendance and must have been keen for a close entertaining match. Unfortunately Rye House were shocking and the meeting was not the usual offering, pity they were not there tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P T Preece 262 Posted July 26, 2014 Brummie supporter and came up for this one, should have been at Lakeside watching my team in the EL, but this was a far better meeting than I would have seen if the Brummies hadnt closed down. Great action, plenty of overtaking the odd fall, top class riding from all concerned Douglas and Jorgensen awesome riding from this pair, very enjoyable racing, nice people to talk to, well run and professional meeting. Really hope we come back in the PL a far superior league to the so called Elite league, thanks Scunny for a good day. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted July 26, 2014 Brummie supporter and came up for this one, should have been at Lakeside watching my team in the EL, but this was a far better meeting than I would have seen if the Brummies hadnt closed down. Great action, plenty of overtaking the odd fall, top class riding from all concerned Douglas and Jorgensen awesome riding from this pair, very enjoyable racing, nice people to talk to, well run and professional meeting. Really hope we come back in the PL a far superior league to the so called Elite league, thanks Scunny for a good day. Great to hear you had a nice good night,im thinking Scunny should extend the offer made to the Birmingham fans to the Newcastle supporters,then they will at least see how to prepare a race track and put on some entertainment Fair play to the track guys,7 days of plus 25 temperatures and not a speck of dust all night Joking aside,it was a top class meeting,both sets of riders adding to the entertainment, got to also say bad luck to Aaron Summers,rode his nuts off for very little reward 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,954 Posted July 26, 2014 Really enjoyable night last night - track was superb. Thomas's penalty in Heat 11 was a bizarre, while Hugh Skidmore will be left kicking himself for not looking back sooner on the final lap, although it didn't make any difference to the outcome - three points to the Scorpions. Ryan Douglas really on it last night, and good performance all around from the Scorps. Fantastic to read the thoughts of P T Preece. All the best Rob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
