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
JOINT STATEMENT - BSPA / SCB
Tuesday March 17, 2020
BRITISH Speedway’s new season has been suspended with immediate effect. Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: CORONAVIRUS
Tuesday March 10, 2020
In light of the well documented Coronavirus around the World, as the governing body of British Speedway, the Speedway Control Bureau would request to all Riders and Officials to avoid all unnecessary travel to any other countries and in particular any country that has increased cases of the virus. Read More...
MACHINE EXAMINER & TEAM MANAGER SEMINARS
Tuesday February 18, 2020
SCB Clerk of Course, Machine examiners and Team Manager Seminars taking place this weekend are as follows: Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: TRACK CURATOR ADVISERS
Tuesday February 04, 2020
The Speedway Control Bureau have appointed experienced Track Curators Terry Chrabaszcz and Andy Meredith as the Official SCB Track Curator Advisors. Read More...
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...
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.