Swindon Speedway is delighted to welcome the Swindon Actionnaires group for visually impaired children to their 'Summer of Speed' family day on Thursday 21st August.

As well as enjoying the atmosphere, smell, noise and excitement of Elite league speedway, the youngsters will also receive live race commentary.

All of the on track action between Swindon and reigning Elite League Champions Coventry will be broadcast using revolutionary technology.

Robins' Press officer Chris Seaward and Swindon Speedway meeting announcer Barrie Mathews will provide live audio for the visually impaired children throughout the course of the evening.

The Swindon Actionnaires has been set up by visual impairment charity, Action for the Blind, with support from the Swindon Borough Council. The primary aim is to encourage visually impaired children to take part in variety of different sporting pursuits, either through participation or spectating.

Ben Humphrey, Actionnaires Club Co-coordinator commented "Speedway is already very popular in Swindon and I would like to thank Swindon Speedway for supporting the Actionnaires and making the event truly inclusive for the whole community. It is vital that our members have the opportunity to enjoy all sporting events in the region".

Swindon Speedway Commercial Manager Paul Oughton is excited by the initiative:

"When I was first approached by Action for the Blind regarding some of their Children attending the speedway I wanted to offer them a great sporting experience. I was aware of Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) soccer sight programme and how they use live commentary to enhance the experience."

With thanks to the RNIB we will be using Access Audio equipment. Access Audio has designed equipment specifically suited to broadcasting description to blind and partially sighted people attending public events.'

The RAD system offers a superb level of reception and a high quality of audio. This system is currently being used by Arsenal Football Club and Sussex County Cricket Club.

The transmitter has the capabilities to facilitate two commentators, each of whom uses their own microphone head set. The receivers are lightweight radios with earpieces and disposable batteries.