lucifer sam Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) EASTER TREAT AT EDDIE WRIGHT RACEWAY HENDERSON INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions’ promoter Rob Godfrey is looking forward to Easter Sunday’s (3pm) clash with local rivals Sheffield Tigers at the Eddie Wright Raceway. The League Cup action forms the first half of a 31-race double-header, also featuring a four team tournament between the Scunthorpe Stags, Halifax, Hull and Buxton. The Scorpions started their 2016 fixtures last week with a fine 48-41 win at Ipswich, followed by a 45-45 draw against the Witches in a complete humdinger of a meeting at Scunthorpe. Godfrey said: “It should be an absolute belter – the racing for our home meeting against Ipswich was top drawer, and this should be the same. “Sheffield are always good value around the Eddie Wright Raceway, and it’s going to be a real test for our ambitions to reach the League Cup semi-finals. “We took five points from the two meetings against Ipswich, which was a handy start, and we need to keep adding to that. We ride well at both Sheffield and Peterborough, but at the same time, we need to win our home meetings. “We had a few engine problems in the home meeting against Ipswich, which cost us the win. Josh Auty’s bike was smoking badly and he had to switch, and his second bike was nowhere as fast as the first. Meanwhile, both Wilko (Carl Wilkinson) and Zdenek (Holub) had bikes which were far too powerful for the track. We’ll have all that sorted out for the visit of the Tigers.” Wilkinson suffered a small break in his collarbone in an accident at Scunthorpe last weekend, but is planning to race through the pain barrier. * Team news to follow later in week. Edited March 22, 2016 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaron Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Wilkinson suffered a small break in his collarbone in an accident at Scunthorpe last weekend, but is planning to race through the pain barrier. Blooming hummer; Wilko you absolute legend; speedway rider eh ? ..tough as nails. Great news and as Rob says; "it should be an absolute belter". You can count on that folks. SCUNTHORPE SPEEDWAY - THE TRACK THAT WON'T LET YOU DOWN ! Edited March 22, 2016 by the outsider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Wilkos as tough as they come , remember him gashing his face badly at Exeter in his early newport days yet riding on - most wouldnt of even been able to put their crash helmet on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Club legend Wayne Carter will be riding in second half 4TT for Halifax. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProperSport Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Hi all , Scunthorpe was one of those clubs/tracks determined to visit in 2016 as I believe its as good as any out there , after the Belle Vue Fiasco need a Speedway Fix and this sounds a cracker , only concern is the weather forecast - coming from Preston with the family ( 2 Young Children ) so any advice / updates on possible postponement etc would be appreciated as will be setting off lunchtime and not sure the kids could take another postponement after Belle Vue a few days ago !! Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Good luck with the weather for Sunday Chris. Us Scunny fans are rightly proud of the quality of racing we regularly see at the EWR. Hope it lives up to expectations - last week was a cracker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) I'm away this weekend, so am selfishly hoping for a rain off as I do enjoy my visits to the EWR! Edited March 23, 2016 by Cue Ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProperSport Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Good luck with the weather for Sunday Chris. Us Scunny fans are rightly proud of the quality of racing we regularly see at the EWR. Hope it lives up to expectations - last week was a cracker! Thanks - really hope to get across this weekend Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Wilko back in action, so Scorpions should be at full strength. Lasse Bjerre guests for the injured Simon Stead for Sheffield. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellioth4 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Expected teams for Easter Sunday: Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Josh Auty, 2. Nicolai Klindt, 3. Alex Davies, 4. Zdenek Holub, 5. Ryan Douglas, 6. Carl Wilkinson, 7. Josh Bailey. Sheffield Tigers: 1. Lasse Bjerre (Guest), 2. Dimitri Berge, 3. Kyle Howarth, 4. Josh Bates, 5. Jason Garrity, 6. Richard Hall, 7. Nathan Greaves. Teams for four team tournament: Scunthorpe Stags: 1. Dan Greenwood, 2. Alex Wilson, 3. Andrew Blackburn, 4. Sam Chapman.Halifax Tigers: 1. Wayne Carter, 2. Jack Parkinson-Blackburn, 3. Paul Burnett, 4. Krys Bialecki.Buxton Hitmen: 1. Ryan Blacklock, 2. Shelby Rutherford, 3. Ryan Burton, 4. James Hitchen.Hull Vikings: 1. Chris Widman, 2. Adam Sheppard, 3. George Rothery, 4. Luke Whitehead. If anyone is attending the meeting and will be able to text updates of the four team tournament section, can you send me a pm with your mobile number please. Thanks Edited March 26, 2016 by Elliot Hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hi all , Scunthorpe was one of those clubs/tracks determined to visit in 2016 as I believe its as good as any out there , after the Belle Vue Fiasco need a Speedway Fix and this sounds a cracker , only concern is the weather forecast - coming from Preston with the family ( 2 Young Children ) so any advice / updates on possible postponement etc would be appreciated as will be setting off lunchtime and not sure the kids could take another postponement after Belle Vue a few days ago !! Cheers Chris A few showers blowing about but I think it will be OK. As far as I am concerned, Scunny is the best racing track in the country. If its anything like last week, you're in for a treat. One small piece of advice : wrap up warm. EWR can be absolutely perishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Can see this being a close meeting. Scorpions to win by 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinryan111 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Teams looking good for Easter weekend Sheffield look a strong team all dependant on how wilko gets on at reserve lets hope Josh can pick afew more points up this weekend now he has been scoring well in EL and a paid max at Sheffield on Thursday! The racing was great last week let's hope it continues as well as the scorpions winning ways!! Good luck scorpions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellioth4 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks to Squall and Dan Palmer for coming forward to help with the updates of today's meetings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Debating coming across for my 1st visit whats parking etc like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Debating coming across for my 1st visit whats parking etc like Plenty of parking. If main car park is full, there's a secondary car park that can be opened. Food excellent at EWR - and value for money too. Get there in enough time, because Scunny normally start bang on time - first race will be at 3pm. All the best Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Is one of the better food places I know. Parking piece of piss, overall great club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Park at stadium £1 easy access Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinryan111 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 There is plenty of parking at EWR big car park close to admission gates, sunny atm let's just hope the racing is as good as last week! Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 as mentioned before, get there early, have a walk around the pits, get some food then pick a spot, hopefully we can show you we arent a "poor side" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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