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.
Kings Lynn Rider Ben Cook who has been competing for Leszno in the Polish League has reported that although he is able to compete in the Polish League he is not fit enough to compete for his British Club, therefore the Speedway Control Bureau have no option than to suspend his SCB Registration for a period of 28 days for breaching SCB Regulation 010.5 j). Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: WORKINGTON SPEEDWAY
Thursday July 10, 2025
The members of the Speedway Control Bureau are delighted at the outcome of the Workington situation and would like to thank all concerned with those persons connected with keeping the club in the league for the remainder of the 2025 season. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: BEN COOK
Sunday June 15, 2025
Ben Cook returned from his wrist injury which has kept him on the sidelines for 2 months on Sunday 15th June for his Polish Metalkas 2 Ekstraliga club Leszno scoring 12 points from his 5 rides, however immediately after the fixture Mr Cook complained of further wrist pain and was examined by his club's medical staff. Read the full story...
SCB MEMBERSHIP
Wednesday May 21, 2025
The Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) have confirmed that following former Sheffield Promoter Julie Reading stepping down from her role with the Sheffield Club last month she has also stood down as a BSP Ltd representative on the SCB. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: BRITISH U21 QUALIFIER
Wednesday April 30, 2025
AT the British Under-21 Qualifier which took place at Plymouth on Tuesday April 29, an error was made with the final classification, where it had been stated prior to the event that to resolve any ties for the 8th and last qualifying place, there would be a race-off between the riders tied on the same points. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: BERWICK v EDINBURGH
Monday April 28, 2025
The Racoo Anti - Doping team attended the Berwick v Edinburgh fixture on Saturday 26th April where 4 riders (2 from each team) were randomly selected for testing.
All 4 riders provided negative results. Read the full story...
