ScunnyDan

Well, update is the rider we initially wanted, Nick Skorka, couldn't get a visa in time for the season, we do have a replacement line up tho, announced tomorrow morning

Not quite

He’s tried time and time again (trust, I work with rob)… Drew doesn’t want to do British Speedway this year

Decent meeting, and congrats to the Tigers... Them boys gave scunny some lessons in how to team ride and how to use the outside line. Must say I was impressed with Nath Ablitt from the Scunny side, his efforts didn't reflect in his points tally. For the Tigers, Harris/Basso/Vissing/Brennan did them guy things, was impressed with Nowak to be fair, but for me the real star of the show was Ace Pijper, who showed hes not afraid to mix it with the big lads, well done young man! Onto Fridays second leg now..........

Id be very surprised if Dougy rides tbh, the crash at wolves plus multiple meets with the Plymouth shale, and going on complins bike in 15 may suggest he’s not got machinery and the lads probably a bit second hand… Bomber to commentate and race at the same time???

Will be watching on the livestream - massive thankyou to Andy and his team for being able to provide such service! Don't really fancy our chances tbh but hoping we can keep it close 48-42/47-43 ish

Decision to be made early morning wether we're racing or not

Jason edwards

Believe Jason Edwards is the guest for us this week. Should be two top meetings, but can only see two scunny wins

Lasse Fredriksen guests for Zaine

Hi mate, I really appreciate the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the stream and i'll pass it onto the team of us behind the scenes, we love hearing comments like this

just a thought, Zaine's brother Declan usually goes well in Aus, i'd say of a similar ability to Zaine as a possible replacement?

Proctor supposedly hasn't got his own equipment here yet and until it gets here he's on Kyle Bickleys equipment... Obviously Kyle was at Edinburgh last night, so he couldn't use that.... ahhh the speedway life...

Id imagine it’ll be cash only

Stuart Robson Farewell Meeting · So where do I begin!! First of all a massive thanks to everyone at Redcar Speedway for their massive team effort over the last 7 days. The track had taken a fair bit of water over the recent period, but the weather forecast had turned in our favour, and after days of work by the incredible track staff led by Jonny Swales, yesterday afternoon the track was able to be tyre packed. Then last evening there was a sharp storm and this ultimately is the period of wet weather that has beaten us today. Upon arrival this morning, Jonny and team had already been working on the circuit to try and get some air into it, and after a couple of hours things were promising. The forecasted weather was with us, and there was a very good view on being able to get the track into a position for us to go ahead. Then the blade was used to get rid of the top wet stuff, and again things looked promising. At that stage again we were planning ahead. However once the 2nd blading had happened, it became apparent that the top stuff was hiding a problem underneath…..when blading a circuit you either find it is firm and then fine, or you find a soft spongy track, and that unfortunately becomes dangerous and the decision was made. Before the decision was made we had made a conscious decision to not take money from the public at the turnstile, and to delay opening them for half an hour whilst a final remedy was sought. We did allow sponsor packages in as they had already paid their packages. This we felt was the right decision so that no one else parted with their cash. Once the decision to cancel had been made, we opened the turnstiles to let everyone in, so they could have a drink, food, if they wanted to even buy a programme, but none of this was forced on anyone. I have already read some comments online about should have called it off earlier to stop people travelling etc, and those comments are absolutely fine……however we had the Sun, wind and everything we could have hoped for, and indeed time on our side…..but unfortunately the track never quite came back to the scene of yesterday. To prove how much it hurts, today has cost Stuart and the Farewell sponsor pot somewhere in the region of £3,500-£4,000 when you add up the cost of programmes, travel money for riders, St John’s ambulance, fuel, staffing costs etc, and with it being a Farewell meeting and the chance for a rider to make a little bit towards their future, all of the decisions made today were not taken lightly at all. We wanted the meeting on……but it just wasn’t possible. What next? Well after being defeated 4 times, most people would say jack it in…..but Robbo was never someone who gave up on track, and we owe it to ourselves and the fabulous sponsors who have stuck with us throughout to give it one more crack. We also owe it to Redcar and all of their staff who have been so welcoming and supportive too. Rules state that you can only run these meetings at certain times of the year, but we will be asking the powers that be if we can secure another date in the summer to be able to try and get this done. I will release some more info over the next couple of days about sponsorships/live streams etc, we are now already approx £5,000 down when you include the programmes printed for last Aprils event, and either need a very rich Arab sheikh to suddenly like speedway, or will have to continue to see if we can get more sponsorships for bits and pieces. Finally to those of you who have shown your displeasure at the decision to cancel so late, I do apologise if this has put you out of pocket today, it was never intentional, but hope the details above will answer some of your questions. The hard work starts again tomorrow……. Martin Coleman

not quite stevie

I've heard from a member of the Poole side, that whilst no deal has been signed, but Keynan Rew's gunna be Jack's replacement

Having been told on how Jack's crash happened - it was an accident that would've happened on any other track in the country. As for Scunthorpe's fencing needing SCB inspections - we obviously have replaced our fence, which has already been SCB and FIM approved, while we will also have foam fences (similar to Berwick and Kings Lynn) coming in time for the season, in an attempt to make the track feel safer to ride on. It goes without saying though, I send my best wishes to Jack for a speedy and well recovery

For anyone interested, this Sunday's amateur meeting including the all new E Speedway will be Live streamed straight to E-Speedways Facebook page, free of charge to view