Scunthorpe Scorpions

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Scunthorpe Scorpions
Scorpions speedw logo.png
Club information
Track addressEddie Wright Raceway
Normanby Road
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN15 8QZ
CountryEngland
Founded1972
Team managerDave Peet
LeagueSGB Championship
Websitescunthorpe-speedway.com
Club facts
ColoursWhite and Red
Track size285 metres (312 yd)
Track record time55.18 seconds
Track record date05 September 2014
Track record holderNicolai Klindt
Current team
Rider CMA
England Josh Auty 7.42
Australia Jake Allen 7.26
Finland Tero Aarnio 6.85
Denmark Thomas Jørgensen 6.47
England Simon Lambert 5.03
England Jordan Palin 2.00
Total 35.03
Major team honours
Premier League Champions2012
Conference League Champions2006, 2007
Conference League KO Cup Winners2006, 2007
Conference Trophy Winners2006, 2007
Conference Shield Winners2006
Conference Fours Winners2007
Conference League Pairs Winners2006

The Scunthorpe Scorpions are a speedway team in the British SGB Championship. They have raced at various times since 1972, at three different venues.[1]

History[]

1972–1978[]

The original Scunthorpe side were known as Scunthorpe Saints from 1972 to 1978, when they rode at Quibell Park Stadium on Brumby Wood Lane, the seven years in division 2 were unspectacular finishing in a best position of 13th place.[2][3]

1979–1985[]

In 1979, a change of venue and name took place, they were renamed the Scunthorpe Stags and rode at Ashby Ville. The team continued to compete in the second division and continued to produce moderate results. The best placing was a 5th place finish during the 1983 National League season. Following the 1985 season the team were disbanded.[4]

2005–2007[]

In 2005, speedway returned to Scunthorpe, with the Scunthorpe Scorpions taking their place in division 3 (the 2005 Speedway Conference League). The following season The Scorpions won their first silverware, winning the play offs after finishing second in the regular season table. The team also won the Knockout Cup to win the double. The 2007 Speedway Conference League resulted in a second successive league and cup double.

2008–present[]

After three successful years in the Conference League the side were accepted into the Premier League (division 2) for 2008. At the same time the club introduced a junior side called the Saints (after the original name of the club) who would continue riding in the Conference League and later the National League with the main aim to develop riders for the Premier League side. In 2012, the Scorpions won their highest honour to date, winning the Premier League after defeating the Somerset Rebels 92-91 on aggregate in the play off final.

The Scorpions continue to race in divsion 2 (the SGB Championship) entering their 13th season in the division in 2021.

Season summary (1st team)[]

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Year and league Position Notes
1972 British League Division Two season 17th Saints
1973 British League Division Two season 16th Saints
1974 British League Division Two season 17th Saints
1975 New National League season 13th Saints
1976 National League season 17th Saints
1977 National League season 14th Saints
1978 National League season 19th Saints
1979 National League season 19th Stags
1980 National League season 13th Stags
1981 National League season 17th Stags
1982 National League season 17th Stags
1983 National League season 5th Stags
1984 National League season 10th Stags
2005 Speedway Conference League 8th Scorpions
2006 Speedway Conference League 2nd Scorpions, Champions (PO winners) & Knockout Cup winners
2007 Speedway Conference League 1st Scorpions, Champions & Knockout Cup winners
2008 Premier League speedway season 10th Scorpions
2009 Premier League speedway season 10th Scorpions
2010 Premier League speedway season 9th Scorpions
2011 Premier League speedway season 7th Scorpions
2012 Premier League speedway season 2nd Scorpions, Champions (PO winners)
2013 Premier League speedway season 8th Scorpions
2014 Premier League speedway season 5th Scorpions
2015 Premier League speedway season 11th Scorpions
2016 Premier League speedway season 11th Scorpions
SGB Championship 2017 9th Scorpions
SGB Championship 2018 9th Scorpions
SGB Championship 2019 7th Scorpions
SGB Championship 2021 6th Scorpions

Season summary (junior team)[]

Riders previous seasons[]

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2019 team

2017 team

Also rode:

Replaced the injured Fritz Wallner

2016 team

Also rode:

2015 team

2010 team

Number eight rider:

  • England

2009 team

Also rode:

2009 team (juniors)

2008 team

2008 team (juniors)

2007 team

Other honours[]

  • Lincolnshire Cup Winners: 2005, 2006 & 2007
  • Easter Cup Winners: 2006
  • Humber Bridge Trophy Winners: 2005

References[]

  1. ^ Bamford, Robert (1 March 2007). Tempus Speedway Yearbook 2007. NPI Media Group. ISBN 978-0-7524-4250-1.
  2. ^ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
  3. ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  4. ^ "British League Tables - British League Era (1965-1990)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Scorpions sign Bergström". BSPA. 12 November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
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