Taken from the Speedway Control Bureau website:
SCB STATEMENT: EASTBOURNE v GLASGOW (Aug 3)
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
Following the news, Ipswich promoter Chris Louis has confirmed that the club will contest the decision on Monday. We will bring updates on our official channels as and when we have them.