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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 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