Scunthorpe v Birmingham – big match preview
SCORPIONS AIMING FOR FIRST DOUBLE OF THE SEASON
ATTIS INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions are looking to make it nine home league wins out of nine, when they host the Birmingham Brummies at the Eddie Wright Raceway this evening (Friday) at 7.30pm.
Scunthorpe are seeking to bounce back from away defeats at Plymouth and Poole earlier in the week, and can complete the double over Birmingham, having a recorded a 51-39 victory at Perry Barr on July 14.
Former Scorpion Lewis Kerr guests for British Champion Adam Ellis, who hopefully is fit enough to ride in the Grand Prix Challenge in Slovakia on Saturday, despite his crash at Plymouth on Tuesday.
It is also hoped that Josh MacDonald, another rider who crashed out in a torrid night at Plymouth when six out of seven Scorpions suffered a knock, will be fit to ride tonight. He missed Poole due to a wrist injury.
Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “We may have already won at Birmingham, but we certainly won’t under-estimate them.
“Last Friday, we had a complete classic meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway, with the victory over Redcar, and we’ll be looking to serve up some more tremendous racing this week against the Brummies.
“After the defeats at Plymouth and Poole, this has become a meeting that we must win in our quest for a play-off place. It’s a meeting not to be missed.”
Expected teams for tonight (Friday):
Attis Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Lewis Kerr (guest), 2. Simon Lambert (captain), 3. Theo Pijper, 4. Tero Aarnio, 5. Thomas Jorgensen, 6. Jordan Palin, 7. Josh MacDonald.
Birmingham Brummies: 1. Erik Riss, 2. Valentin Grobauer, 3. James Shanes, 4. Ashley Morris, 5. Chris Harris, 6. Paco Castagna, 7. Jack Thomas.
ADMISSION PRICES FOR TONIGHT (FRIDAY):
Adult: £17.00 (including programme)
Student/OAP: £15.00 (including programme)
Child (10 – 17): £5.00 (not including programme)
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult – not including programme)
Tickets can be obtained in advance online, or they can be purchased (cash only) on the day at the turnstiles.
There is a 3% handling fee for online sales – please note this handing fee goes to the ticketing provider, not the club.
Almost all our COVID restrictions have now been relaxed, although we will keep the same queueing system in the clubhouse, with entry via the small viewing area outside the clubhouse and the exit through the main entrance. Hand sanitiser will still be provided. Please respect others who still wish to practice social distancing and/or wear facemasks.
Tickets are available under the Ticket Office menu on the club website at:
http://scunthorpe-speedway.com/ticketoffice
When you click on the link you will be taken to the following URL:
https://scunthorpescorpionstickets.seatedly.com/
Click on the “buy tickets” tab which will take you a list of meetings and when you have finished, please click on “my basket” tab to complete the transaction.
NOTE REGARDING TICKETS: Please bring your ticket with you – either a physical copy or on your phone. The QR code (the matrix barcode) will be scanned to allow you entry to the stadium – please present to the staff at the entry point at the Eddie Wright Raceway. Please note there is a 3% handling fee for each ticket ordered – this goes to the ticketing provider, not the club. If you have any problems when ordering your tickets, please contact the club (email gail.godfrey@btconnect.com) and we will assist you. Please note that cash admission on the day is also available.
