Scunthorpe training track is ten years old!

THE training track at the Eddie Wright Raceway celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, which means for ten years, it has been training speedway riders for the future – with a great deal of success!

The 92-metre circuit was constructed in 2007, and is open to any prospective riders of ANY age, who would like to have a first go at riding a speedway bike.

Former Scorpions’ skipper Wayne Carter hosts regular sessions at weekends, usually fortnightly on Sundays.

Scunthorpe Speedway owner Rob Godfrey says: “Wayne Carter has done a brilliant job with the training track – he came in when it was just a few months old and has done it ever since. I think he wanted to give something back to speedway – and he’s certainly done that in abundance.

“There’s a whole list of riders who started out on our mini-track. Ashley Birks, Josh Bates, the Worrall twins, Max Clegg, Danny Phillips, current Scorpions’ No 7 Josh Bailey – the list just goes on and on.

“There’s also a whole group of riders who are now showing their paces in the British Youth Championship – Jordan Palin; the McGurk family; again I could just continue to name riders.

“I can’t recommend it highly enough to any prospective riders. Wayne has been there and done it, and is the ideal man to guide you into riding and sliding a speedway bike.”

Godfrey also points out that you don’t necessarily need to be plotting a career ahead in speedway; the mini-track is also available for corporate hire (up to 12 riders), and for any fans who simply want to experience what it’s like to ride the bike.

“It is a great experience and a great introduction to speedway”, he adds.

“Primarily Wayne Carter does experience days, when you come and rent the bikes. He organises all your gear and equipment, gives you tuition and basically gets you sliding.

“You get the experience of riding a bike on a smaller track and it’s been hugely successful.

“It’s usually on Sundays for rookie riders who fancy hiring out a bike to try speedway out. In the main, the mini-track doesn’t run without Wayne, but if you’re experienced and want to rent it out or a few hours, that’s an option too.

“We also have gift vouchers to buy someone the experience as a birthday or Christmas present”, Godfrey added.

The details:

Scunthorpe Speedway’s 92-metre mini-track was built inside the stadium grounds in the summer of 2007 and has proven to be an extremely popular addition.

Its size makes it ideal for the smaller-engined bikes (e.g. 125-150cc) and is an excellent introduction to art of sliding. Already riders have progressed to the British Under-15 championships and the club’s amateur meetings, and indeed onto the SGB Premiership and SGB Championship, whilst many other users are fans of all ages and abilities, and from all over the country, who want to experience the sport in relative safety.

There are a variety of ways to ride the mini-track suitable for all ages and abilities.

Wayne Carter Training Sessions:

Run by former Scorpions’ Captain Wayne Carter every other Sunday (12-4pm).

The sessions, which are suitable for riders of all abilities, are run at the weekend (mostly Sundays, but see dates below) and need to be booked in advance by texting or calling Richard Hollingsworth on 07832-402167 (or e-mail richardh1967@ntlworld.com). They are open to riders who need to hire the club’s bikes (125cc -150cc) and those with their own machinery.

The price of the sessions is £70 and includes tuition, bike use and equipment hire (helmet, boots, clothing) or £25 for riders with their own bikes.

Vouchers:

Want to supply a Wayne Carter Mini-track session as a birthday or Christmas present?

Vouchers can be supplied if a £70 cheque (made payable to Scunthorpe Raceway Ltd.) is sent to: 2, Newland Drive, Scunthorpe, DN15 7HP. Alternatively payment by Paypal or Bank Transfer can be arranged by emailing richardh1967@ntlworld.com

Please also provide the return address and once issued the holder will just need to make contact with Richard Hollingsworth to book a suitable date. The voucher doesn’t have a use-by date.

Group Bookings:

Group bookings are available for up to 12 riders for the price of £600. The sessions are 4 hours long with timings to be agreed.

To reserve a date, a £200 deposit needs to be paid ( preferably a cheque made payable to Scunthorpe Raceway Ltd. but Paypal and Bank Transfer payments are possible) is sent to 2, Newland Drive, Scunthorpe, DN15 7HP.

However, in the first instance, please make contact with Richard Hollingsworth to discuss and agree a suitable date. Please note the public dates are set and group bookings will need to be on other dates.

Forthcoming public session dates – Sundays unless stated:

2017
2nd, 16th and 30th July
13th & 27th August
10th September
8th & 22nd October
5th & 19th November
3rd & 17th December

Open Practice:

When the mini-track isn’t booked out and there is a practice or amateur meeting on the main track then riders with their own machines can come and practice on the track for just £20.

Bookings are necessary to ensure the track is available and prepared.