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 (Trish Arnett - trish@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 (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: BRADY KURTZ
Thursday June 20, 2024
The Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) were aware that Belle Vue's Brady Kurtz returned from his recent ankle ligament injury to represent his Polish League Club Rybnik in their league fixture on the 15th June 2024. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: OXFORD v POOLE
Thursday June 20, 2024
On Wednesday 19th June 2024 the Racoo Anti - Doping and Alcohol testing team attended the Oxford v Poole fixture where four riders, two from each team were randomly selected for testing of which all four riders provided a negative test result. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: TOBIASZ MUSIELAK
Monday June 17, 2024
On Wednesday 12th June 2024 the Kings Lynn club confirmed in a press statement that Tobias Musielak who suffered collarbone and ankle injuries in a crash at the Adrian Flux Arena on the 2nd of May is still unable to return to the UK, despite returning to ride for his Polish League Club Ostrow. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: NICO COVATTI
Tuesday June 04, 2024
On Monday 3rd June 2024 the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) were informed that Plymouth rider Nicolas Covatti had competed in the Totalizator ZZ MO Krsko Open meeting in Slovenia the previous day competing in 5 races and scoring 8 points which included a race win and two second places. Read the full story...
GRAHAM REEVE 1952-2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
BRITISH Speedway is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former SCB referee and top official Graham Reeve. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: KING’S LYNN SPEEDWAY
Saturday May 18, 2024
Having already been under investigation for postponing a League fixture on the 4th May 2023, the Directors of the BSP Ltd reported the King’s Lynn club to the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) for postponing the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership fixture on the 9th May 2024 stating the reason for the postponement was lack of rider availability. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: GLASGOW v EDINBURGH
Thursday May 16, 2024
At the Glasgow v Edinburgh BSN fixture on Friday 11th May which also included the Northern Junior League fixture between Ashfield and Armadale there were a number of incidents reported to the Speedway Control Bureau for investigation. Read the full story...
SCB STATEMENT: LEE COMPLIN
Wednesday May 15, 2024
On Wednesday 15th May 2024 following the breach of the Anti - Doping Regulations the Speedway Control Bureau held a disciplinary hearing for Mr Lee Complin. Read the full story...