Eddie Wright Raceway
The Eddie Wright Raceway is a British race track in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.[1] It is primarily used for motorcycle speedway, but also occasionally hosts stock car racing.
History[edit]
The track is located on Normanby Road in Scunthorpe.
In 2008, used car dealership Eddie Wright entered into a 29-year sponsorship deal with Scunthorpe Scorpions to rename the track the Eddie Wright Raceway.[2]
Usage[edit]
Speedway[edit]
The home teams are the Premier League team Scunthorpe Scorpions and also formerly the National League/Conference League Scunthorpe Saints.[3]
Bangers & Stockcars[edit]
The Eddie Wright Raceway also host's banger and stockcar events every 3–4 weeks from March - November.[4]
Statistics[edit]
- Length: 285 metres
- Width: 18 metres (bends), 15 metres (straights)
- Record Lap Time (Speedway): 55.92 seconds by David Howe on 24 April 2009
References[edit]
- ^ Eddie Wright Raceway - Motor Sport Venues
- ^ Scorpions Sponsorship Deal Archived 9 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine - Eddie Wright
- ^ Club Information - Scunthorpe Speedway
- ^ Fixtures - Scunthorpe Stock Cars
53°36′59″N 0°39′17″W / 53.6165°N 0.6548°W
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