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.
The SCB is managed on a day to day basis by the SCB Co-ordinator (Neil Vatcher: neil@scbgb.co.uk) and an Administrator (Nikki Jameison: info@scbgb.co.uk). They are augmented in specialist areas by Track Inspectors (Alan Bridgett: alan@scbgb.co.uk & Mick Bates: mick@scbgb.co.uk) and a Technical Advisor (Jim McMillan: jim@scbgb.co.uk).
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 Vice-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: REV LIMITERS
Tuesday December 10, 2019
THE Speedway Control Bureau have confirmed that for the 2020 British Speedway season Rev Limiters will be optional, and not compulsory. Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: CRAIG COOK
Thursday September 12, 2019
On Wednesday 11th September a SCB Court of Appeal was convened at the ACU Offices in Rugby. Read More...
UPDATE: EASTBOURNE v GLASGOW
Thursday August 15, 2019
APPEALS have been received against suspensions by both Craig Cook and Claus Vissing. Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: EASTBOURNE v GLASGOW (Aug 3)
Sunday August 11, 2019
Over the last 2 weeks, the SCB Co Ordinator has requested witness statements from a number of licenced officials who were in attendance at the Eastbourne v Glasgow fixture on Saturday 3rd August, and also has reviewed video evidence from the scenes that happened prior to that fixture. Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: EASTBOURNE v GLASGOW
Monday August 05, 2019
The Speedway Control Bureau are looking into the scenes that happened at Eastbourne on Saturday 3rd August in the Championship Shield Semi-Final which took place between Eastbourne and Glasgow. Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: SPEEDWAY STAR MAGAZINE
Wednesday July 10, 2019
In the Speedway Star Magazine dated the 27th April 2019, an article was written by Peter Oakes under the headline "Unsportsmanlike!" quoting a report from Sport England. Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: KYLE HOWARTH
Tuesday July 02, 2019
The Speedway Control Bureau have confirm this afternoon that the results of Kyle Howarth drug test at Edinburgh on Friday 28th June has been cleared. Read More...
SCB SEMINAR ADDRESS: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16
Thursday February 14, 2019
For Officials attending the SCB Seminar in Coventry this Saturday (February 16), this is the correct address. Read More...
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.