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: gregoryp71@outlook.com), Medical Panel Secretary (Diane Williams: diane@acu.org.uk).
The Bureau consists of 3 nominated Members, one representing the ACU are Paul Hurry (ACU Members) whilst Rob Godfrey (BSP Chairman) and Julie Reading (BSP Promoter) represent the British Speedway Promoters Association under the independent Chairmanship of Jim Lawrence (a former speedway Referee).
SCB NEWS HEADLINES
SCB STATEMENT: EMIL SAYFUTDINOV
Tuesday September 10, 2024
On Tuesday 10th September the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) recieved an injury/sick note for Ipswich Rider Emil Sayfutdinov who despite representing his Polish Club on Sunday 8th September was unable to travel to the UK due to dehydration and exhaustion following the event in Poland. Read the full story...
RON RECEIVES LONG SERVICE AWARD
Wednesday September 04, 2024
At Leicester Speedway on Saturday afternoon former member of the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) Technical Team Ron Jones was in attendance and he was presented with a gift on behalf of the SCB from the SCB Chairman Jim Lawrence for his services to the Technical Team for over 20 years. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFFS
Saturday August 31, 2024
DUE to the amount of Premiership fixtures being postponed this season, the cut-off date for the conclusion of their league fixtures has been put back one week until September 8. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: PIOTR PAWLICKI
Tuesday August 27, 2024
On Wednesday 21st August the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) were informed by the Birmingham Promotion that Piotr Pawlicki had written to the club to explain that he would not be returning to the UK to represent Birmingham in their final two fixtures taking place on the 26th and 29th August due to suffering from fatigue, and from effects of injuries sustained in both Poland and Sweden over the last month. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: POOLE v WORKINGTON
Thursday August 22, 2024
At the Poole v Workington BSN fixture on Wednesday 21st August 2024 the Anti - Doping Team of Racoo were in attendance, where two riders from each team were randomly selected for testing. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: BENJAMIN BASSO
Tuesday August 13, 2024
The Speedway Control Bureau (SCB ) were informed on Saturday 10th August 2024 that King's Lynn rider Benjamin Basso had informed the club that despite representing his Polish League Club Lodz on the 11th August 2024 he would not be returning back to the UK for the King's Lynn fixture at Belle Vue on the 12th August 2024 due to still suffering from a shoulder injury. Read the full story...