APPEALS have been received against suspensions by both Craig Cook and Claus Vissing.
These appeals have been considered by the SCB members and it can now be confirmed that Claus Vissing's is rejected.
However, following new information submitted by Craig Cook, his appeal has been accepted and a date for a full SCB hearing will be set.
Craig Cook is therefore free to continue racing until the hearing but Claus Vissing's suspension remains in place until up to and including Wednesday August 21.
No appeal has been received from the other suspended rider, Edward Kennett.
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.
It has proven that 3 riders, Craig Cook, Claus Vissing and Edward Kennett all Breached Speedway Regulation 3.2.8 which reads -
Any act which is violent, threatening or abusive nature to any official, rider or any other person.
Based on the evidence received and with the support of 2 SCB Officers, the following penalties have been applied -
Craig Cook - SCB Registration suspended for a period of 12 days 12th August - 23rd August 2019
Claus Vissing - SCB Registration suspended for a period of 10 days 12th August - 21st August 2019
Edward Kennett - SCB Registration suspended for a period of 10 days 12th August - 21st August 2019
Neil Vatcher SCB Co-ordinator
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.
The Bureau have requested witness statements from several officials, and until fully investigated no further comment will be made.
Neil Vatcher SCB Co-ordinator
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.
The report was an assessment of British Speedway in its current state and the decline of the Sport in Britain.
The Members of the Speedway Control Bureau would like to point out that many of the items in the report were inaccurate, and gave a totally unbalanced, negative view of the sport.
The SCB take issues with many points, and prior to the publication are disappointed that no one contacted anyone from the SCB or the BSPA for a response.
Since the publication a detailed document has been written and sent to Sport England, along with an invitation for Roy Warren and Neil Allen to attend the British Final at Belle Vue on the 28th July.
Neil Vatcher SCB Co-ordinator
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.
Kyle got prescribed Co Codamol medication after his crash at Redcar in the British Semi Final, and it is only the Co Codamol that has shown up on the test.
At no point has Kyle failed a drugs test, it was just a case of him being prescribed a medication by the hospital of Co Codamol which has traces of morphine.
Unfortunately Kyle has missed 2 fixtures through taking this test, but during the whole time, Kyle has understood the reasons why these tests are carried out, and has been a complete Gentleman in what has been a very difficult time for him and his family.
The Speedway Control Bureau will continue to do random drink and drug testing across the country, and as in all sports, riders are reminded before taking any medication to check if the product is allow in sport.
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...
UPCOMING SCB SEMINARS
Thursday February 07, 2019
The Speedway Control Bureau are hosting Seminars for Track Officials ahead of the 2019 Season. Read More...
