Towards the end of 2007 a Scorpions' fan and amateur rider, Andy Harrison, persuaded the club that running amateur meetings would be a good idea. The first meeting was run on 26th January 2008 and, largely due to the commitment of the large band of volunteers that run them, they have proven to be an overwhelming success. Three more meetings were run before the start of the season and there was big demand from Conference League riders (and an odd Premier League one or two) for pre-season practice in the Open Class. Following that an eight round Summer Championship was arranged and a six round Winter Series.

There are now three adult classes, Open (for riders who are league standard to second-half riders) Novice ( for beginners through to riders who can normally get a full slide on) and Support (for riders who are between the two classes), and three Junior classes (Youth 500, Youth 250 and Youth 125). They cost £35 (£25 for under 15s) and as with all competitive practice/racing a paramedic is in attendance and there is a spares van. Trophies are presented to the top three in each class, a race card is always produced and the snack bar is open. It is free entry for spectators and the meeting dates can be found above.

For bookings/enquiries contact Richard Hollingsworth.

Mobile : 07832-402167

E-mail : richard@scunthorpespeedway.com

- Riders will not necessarily be excluded for touching tapes at the start but there will be a 15-metre handicap if they are broken during qualifying heats. This will not be possible in a final, primarily because riders will have chosen their gate positions.  However, riders must sit still at the tapes as re-runs will be ordered if ‘rolling’ starts occur and persistent infringements will see riders excluded.

- When a qualifying race has to be stopped ‘in the interest of safety’ the rider deemed the primary cause will be able to re-start from the 15-metre mark but no points will be scored. This will not be possible in a final, primarily because riders will have chosen their gate positions.  Races may be awarded at the referee’s discretion after 2 laps have been completed.

- Gate positions in the finals are selected by riders based on their finishing order in qualifying.  Ties are separated by the races between the tied riders and then the count back method (wins, seconds, thirds etc.).

- Series points are awarded on the results of the finals.  However where a rider qualifies for a final but is unable to take part they will be awarded the place immediately behind those who did take part in that final.  For example Rider X qualifies for a B final but can’t take part.  The B Final decides positions 5 to 7 so Rider X is awarded 8th.

- If finals can't be run then places will be decided on points scored, result between the riders, countback and finally fastest times. If all methods fail to split riders then they will share a position.

- Tied championship placings are decided on head-to-head over all championship rounds and then by the countback method (the number of first places, then second places, then third places etc. etc.)  If still tied the championship position will be tied.