SCUNTHORPE SAINTS

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SP Case.JPG (5768 bytes) Speedway racing has taken place at 3 separate venues in the Scunthorpe area since 1971. That initial meeting was held at Quibell Park on 3rd May, with at least 4000 people witnessing a very competitive match against Hull, the home team coming out in front by 39-38. They continued to compete in Open races until 1974, whence they joined the second tier of the British League. By 1979 the team had moved to Ashby Ville Stadium and opened with a defeat against Middlesborough on 6th May of that year. SP Farndon.JPG (17647 bytes)
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View an early programme
The team have enjoyed few major honours, but did win the Pairs Championship in 2006. They were members of the National League from 1975 until 1985, but falling attendances saw a steady decline and the final meeting took place on 13th May 1985. It was to be 2005 when the Scorpions took part in speedway action again, this time at the Normanby Road track as a Conference League team. At various times in their history the team have been known as the Stags, the Saints and the Scorpions.
This section gives a comprehensive picture of the badges produced for the team throughout the ages, but only provides the briefest of glimpses of its history. For those wishing to undertake further research we can recommend a visit to

www.scunthorpespeedway.com

and for those wishing to read more widely we recommend a visit to

http://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwgreyhoundd-21   especially

Complete History of the British League: Speedway

by Peter Oakes  ISBN-10: 0948882077

To view a complete collection of badges choose the relevant link below: 1971-77
The Scunthorpe Scorpions/Saints currently contest the SGB Championship. Recent successes include the Premier League Title in 2012, the Conference League Title in 2006 and 2007, and the Conference League Knock-out Cup in 2006 and 2007.
More detailed information is available from "Homes of British Speedway' by Robert Bamford & John Jarvis

For all Speedway enthusiasts, John Somerville's website should always be your first port of call:-https://www.skidmarks1928.com/v/photos/john-somerville-collection
or email johnwslusar@gmail.com for inclusion of your comments and photos of speedway on this website.