Scunny Stag Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Scunthorpe Speedway's Mini-track has been open for over two years now on and with the BSPA website now showing details their popularity is growing. They generally run every second Saturday from 12-4pm but with all sessions being 'sold out' well in advance we are going to have to look at putting on extra sessions if demand continues to grow. The sessions are proving very popular with everyone who attends as they give fans and prospective riders an opportunity to try the sport without having to buy a bike and all the equipment. The sessions, which are usually run by Wayne Carter (first choice cover is David Howe), include the use of the club's bikes (mostly 125cc but one 150cc and a 250cc) and all the protective equipment. The cost is £70 (increased from £60 after three years - June 2010) for the four-hour session whilst those with their own bikes/equipment can ride for £25. Those using club equipment/bikes are limited to 12 whilst it is rare there is more than one or two riders with their own bikes. Places can can be booked by calling me on 07832-402167 or e-mailing me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com. Like everyone at Scunthorpe I do this on a voluntary basis so if I'm at work you will probably get my voicemail so please leave a message and I will call you back. Photo and details can be found on the website at: <a href="http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/mini.php" target="_blank">http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/mini.php</a> Whilst photos of some of the bikes are at: <a href="http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/corporate.php" target="_blank">http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/corporate.php</a> The list of remaining 2009 dates are: Saturday15th and 29th August (both currently full) 30th August (additional date)(Sunday) 12th and 26th September (12th full) 13th September (Additional date) (Sunday 10am-2pm preceeds 3pm meeting) Saturday 10th October Saturday 24th October Sunday 25th October (Additional date) Sunday 1st November (Additional date - fully booked) Saturday 7th November (fully booked) Sunday 8th November (additional date) Saturday 21st November Sunday 22nd November (additional date - fully booked) Saturday 5th December Saturday 19th December As mentioned earlier if enough people show interest for extra dates then we will look at arranging them (obvious candidate is one before 26th Sept as we are currently full until then). On a personal note, despite being 42 (and a bit of a coward) and not really spending much time on the mini-track at all (certainly not three full sessions worth of track time) I seem to sliding a bit better. It just goes to show that anyone can learn to slide even if the sessions highlight how incredible the pros are to do what they do. Don't be afraid, give me a ring! Cheers, Richard Edited August 6, 2011 by Scunny Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Due to demand we have added a Sunday date on 30th August. Please give me a call/text/e-mail if you would like to ride on that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 With vitually all the spaces to the end of September full we have added another new date. Sunday 13th September. It will run from 10am - 2pm because there is a National League meeting between Scunthorpe and Newport at 3pm. Please give me a call/text/e-mail if anyone is interested in riding on this, or any other, dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 There are still spaces available on Sunday 13th September. Please contact me if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Due to demand extra dates have been added on Sunday 8th November and Saturday 19th December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Two more extra dates have been added - Sunday 25th October (four spaces left at the moment) and Sunday 1st November (fully booked). We are looking at way of further increasing the number of sessions so even more people can experience the thrill of riding a speedway bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlisle_comet Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 your doing a great job down there, hope to be back down again for another spin and tumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 2010 dates are available at http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/mini.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 After an awful winter last weekend finally saw the track back in use and decent condition. Dates are starting to fill up and we're looking forward to getting even more people on a speedway bike. Our long-term aim is to have a track that can be used any day of the week and we will add extra dates whereever possible this year. Please e-mail me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com or call 07832-402167 to discuss possibilities of booking individual places, group sessions and open practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Bookings are really picking up and an extra Sunday has been added on 30th May. Dates over the next three months or so are listed below but additional dates will be added if demand necessitates. For more details go to http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/mini.php and http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/corporate.php. To book please contact me via richard@scunthorpespeedway.com or 07832-402167. Saturday 24th April Saturday 1st May ***FULLY BOOKED*** Saturday 8th May Sunday 9th May ***FULLY BOOKED*** Sunday 16th May ***FULLY BOOKED*** Saturday 22nd May Sunday 30th May Saturday 5th June Sunday 6th June Saturday 19th June Saturday 3rd July ***FULLY BOOKED*** Sunday 4th July Saturday 17th July Saturday 31st July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) Dates for 2010 currently look like this: Sunday 30th May Saturday 5th June Sunday 6th June Saturday 19th June Saturday 3rd July ***FULLY BOOKED*** Sunday 4th July Saturday 17th July Saturday 31st July Sunday 1st August Saturday 14th August ***FULLY BOOKED*** Sunday 15th August Saturday 28th August Sunday 29th August Sunday 12th September Saturday 25th September Sunday 26th September Saturday 9th October Saturday 23rd October Sunday 24th October Saturday 6th November Saturday 20th November Sunday 21st November Saturday 4th December Saturday 18th December Additional dates will be added should demand necessitate. For more information go to the Mini Track http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/mini.php and Corporate http://www.scunthorpespeedway.com/corporate.php sections of the club website or contact me Cheers, Richard Edited May 15, 2010 by Scunny Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horneymikh Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Just done the training day at Scunny today, with Wayne Carter and I highly recommend it! Loadsa laps for your money, and Wayne is a great coach, very friendly and patient. Will go back for more in the future when I've stopped aching!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) Afraid after three years we have had to increase the cost slightly from £60 to £70. The increase is to help cover the cost of purchasing and running the bikes plus enable to purchase some new gear (most notably boots). The cost for riders with their own bikes remains at £25 (as there is no significant increase). Dates for the summer are filling nicely although whilst the following three sessions are all fully booked there are plenty of spaces next Saturday. Available dates currently look like this: Saturday 19th June Saturday 3rd July ***FULLY BOOKED*** Sunday 4th July ***FULLY BOOKED*** Saturday 17th July ***FULLY BOOKED*** Saturday 31st July Sunday 1st August Saturday 14th August ***FULLY BOOKED*** Sunday 15th August Saturday 28th August Sunday 29th August Sunday 12th September Saturday 25th September Sunday 26th September Saturday 9th October Saturday 23rd October Sunday 24th October Saturday 6th November Saturday 20th November Sunday 21st November Saturday 4th December Saturday 18th December Additional dates will be added should demand necessitate. Edited June 12, 2010 by Scunny Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Spaces available on 9th and 24th October, 6th and 20th November plus 4th and 18th December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) 2011 dates are listed on the Scunthorpe website at www.scunthorpespeedway.com/mini Edited February 6, 2011 by Scunny Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Wayne Carter's session are more popular than ever this year. Sunday dates have been added but despite three sessions in July plus a couple of group bookings we only have two spaces for the public sessions (2nd and 30th July booked but spaces are on Sunday 17th July). Spaces are available on the 14th and 27th August sessions and should they fill quickly we are looking at the possibility of adding sessions on 31st July or 13th August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholden Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 If you have your own bike do you need to book on? I'm just curious as last time we went there was 12 of us beginners booked on but at least half a dozen turned up with their own bikes as well. One of these would only go out on the track alone and everyone of them wanted Wayne to look at their bikes, detracting from the amount of time spent coaching us. From my point of view it was quite disappointing as I was hoping to start sliding or at least attempt to. Anyway I will be back again soon, I was just wondering how it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 If you have your own bike do you need to book on? I'm just curious as last time we went there was 12 of us beginners booked on but at least half a dozen turned up with their own bikes as well. One of these would only go out on the track alone and everyone of them wanted Wayne to look at their bikes, detracting from the amount of time spent coaching us. From my point of view it was quite disappointing as I was hoping to start sliding or at least attempt to. Anyway I will be back again soon, I was just wondering how it worked. Sorry to hear about your experience. Those with their own bikes definitely should book in and there is no way I would allow so many on one day. This is the first time I have heard of such a situation and hopefully it will be the last. If you let me know your name when you book again I will make sure Wayne makes up for the less than ideal session you had. On behalf of the club please accept our apologies. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Spaces are available on the 14th and 27th August sessions and should they fill quickly we are looking at the possibility of adding sessions on 31st July or 13th August. In the end we have plumped for adding a session on Sunday 7th August and seven spaces have already been booked. Anyone wanting to ride on that day or any other please contact me via richard@scunthorpespeedway.com or 07832-402167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunny Stag Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 A few spaces still available for 7th, 14th and 27th August sessions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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