Formed originally in 1948, under the authority of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) the SCB was known as the Speedway Control Board, a title that stood until 2003.
At that time, the RAC, through it’s subsidiary, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) relinquished their involvement and the Auto-Cycle Union, which was formed in 1903 had the sole responsibility in Great Britain for 2-wheeled motor sport.
Subsequently the SCB was re-named as the Speedway Control Bureau and is authorised by the Auto Cycle Union to act as the recognised Governing Body for Speedway racing in Great Britain.
Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a fre download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.uk
Financed entirely by fees generated through the issue of Track Licences, Rider Registrations and Officials Licences the SCB seeks to act as the independent body to ensure that the BSPA, Member’s Tracks, Riders and Officials all act within the Rules and Regulations of the SCB and most importantly within the best interest of Speedway motorcycle racing.
Further specialist advice concerning Medical and Environmental matters are obtained via the ACU Committees; Environmental Advisor (Peter Gregory: pgregory@ntlworld.com), Medical Panel Secretary (Debbie Walmsley: dw@acu.org.uk)
The Bureau consists of 4 nominated Members, two representing the ACU are Tony Steele and Paul Hurry (ACU Members) whilst Rob Godfrey (BSPA Chairman) and Chris van Straaten (BSPA Promoter) represent the British Speedway Promoters Association under the independent Chairmanship of Jim Lawrence (a former speedway Referee).
SCB NEWS HEADLINES
SCB STATEMENT: BEN BARKER
Tuesday August 09, 2022
The SCB have had it confirmed that the drug test taken by Mr Ben Barker at Oxford Speedway on Wednesday 27th July had proved a Positive result for a banned substance. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: BEN BARKER
Thursday July 28, 2022
Following a random Drug and Alcohol test held at Oxford Speedway on Wednesday, Plymouth's Ben Barker's test proved as a 'Non Negative' result. Read the full story...
The SCB have been informed that the FOX Helmet V3 RS will not be accepted for any events until further notice. Read the full story...
FIM STATEMENT: INVASION OF UKRAINE
Tuesday March 08, 2022
The FIM Board of Directors held an extraordinary meeting on 5 March 2022 in relation to the situation in Ukraine. Read the full story...
ACU STATEMENT: INVASION OF UKRAINE
Tuesday March 08, 2022
In support of a decision made by the FIM Board of Directors relating to the situation in Ukraine, and as the governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain, the ACU Ltd Board of Directors has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and as such have imposed the following sanctions with immediate effect. Read the full story...
2022 TYRE CLARIFICATION
Friday February 18, 2022
The SCB can confirm the following Tyre information for the 2022 season... Read the full story...
STEVE BRACE
Monday January 24, 2022
The Speedway Control Bureau are saddened to the hear of the death of former SCB Technical Advisor Steve BRACE. Read the full story...