The Scottish Open Speedway Championship will bring down the curtain on Armadale for Edinburgh Monarchs and the date for your diary is Saturday, October 15 (tapes-up 6.30pm). Gates open at 5pm.
Alex Harkess, Monarchs’ chairman, Alex Harkess said: “Armadale Stadium has been a terrific home for the Monarchs and the Scottish Open Championship will be a fitting way to say Farewell to Armadale. There will be a great field and we hope to see many old faces there to celebrate the wonderful time we have spent at the stadium.”
The championship is sponsored by Duddingston Private Hire and Ratho Coaches and supported by Event Scotland.
Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland director of events, said: “EventScotland is supporting the Scottish Open Speedway Championship through the National Events Funding Programme, helping to bring an action-packed evening of motor cycling to West Lothian.
“Armadale, home to the Edinburgh Monarchs, has been the perfect stage for motorsports and I’m sure this fantastic event will be enjoyed by all.”
The line-up will see riders who have ridden in Monarchs colours during the Armadale era, with the first names to be confirmed in the coming days. After the main event, the curtain will fall with the sky lit up with a spectacular fireworks display.
The Scottish Open will see 22 heats and tickets are on sale now. Fans are encouraged to book in advance with high demand anticipated.
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