Scunthorpe have completed their team building with the return of Simon Lambert, handing the popular racer another opportunity to star in Scorpions colours.
Lambert has been a familiar figure in the side over recent seasons but found 2025 a challenging campaign by his usual standards. Both rider and club will be keen to see him quickly rediscover the level of performance supporters know he is capable of producing.
Promoter David Howe explained that the make-up of the team, and the points limit, ultimately steered them toward bringing Lambert back.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Howe said:
“After last season, Rob and I were not 100% sure which way we wanted to go with the team, so apart from Luke, who I always wanted back, it was a bit of a blank sheet. Signing Josh forced the direction of team building because you can’t have it all ways; we had to lose some points somewhere.
“As the team came together, we could see that Simon fitted that final spot pretty perfectly, and I’m not sure that there are many more capable riders on that average. I had a few long conversations with Simon, and he told me how he felt, and I was honest with him and my expectations on and off track.
“Scunthorpe are usually very loyal to their riders, but this wasn’t loyalty; this was maths, and also I didn’t want another club to benefit from Simon having a bad year last year. He is on a bargain average, but it’s only a bargain if it was a blip and not his level; it’s now in Simon’s hands to show us that it’s a bargain.
“I am also aware of how much Simon has given the club behind the scenes. I’d like him to take a step back from that and his other responsibilities and solely focus on riding. Having Josh as captain will help with that as he is a natural in that role.
“The way the team is built, we need riders who are good at home and also riders that have scope to improve their averages; Simon and Tofty fit that bill perfectly.”
Away from team matters, the Scorpions are also inviting supporters to become part of the race-night set-up. The club is seeking someone to coordinate music and the scoreboard during meetings, and anyone interested is asked to contact Gail Godfrey via email.
Feature Image courtesy of Scunthorpe Speedway – Ian Rispin
