Grand opening for new clubhouse

SCUNTHORPE SCORPIONS will unveil their new clubhouse – at the team’s press and practice. The grand opening will take place at 6pm on Friday, March 17th.

Owner Rob Godfrey has always been keen to improve facilities at the track, and sees the clubhouse, which is situated on the first and second bends, as a huge step forward.

“The clubhouse has been a big investment, but it will pay for itself”, he says.

“If I’m honest, it’s one area where we had previously been lacking. But that’s not the case anymore, and we’ll make the most of the new opportunities that our new clubhouse provides.

“There’s so much space inside, and will fit 200 people with comfort.

“It means we have social functions at the track, both during the season and the winter months as well.

“It also means we can entertain our hospitality guests better.”

There’s been a huge amount of work to get the new building ready.

“At one stage just before Christmas, I did wonder if we could get everything that I wanted to do this winter”, admits Godfrey.

“But we’ve had a lot of help, and I’m so grateful for that.

“It’s almost there. We’ve just had the pumps fitted for the bar. There’s just a little more work to do and then we’ll be there.”

Godfrey plans to celebrate the official opening of the clubhouse in style.

“We’ll cut the ribbon at 6pm on March 17th and we’ll toast the opening with champagne”, he explains. “And then, after that, we’ll have our Press & Practice.

“For me, it feels like we’re entering a whole new era for the club. I can’t wait to get the season started.”