Where does Spedeworth motorsport race in the UK?
Spedeworth Motorsports are the UKs biggest Short Oval racing promotion, racing at an impressive group of purpose built stadiums around England. Our current raceways can be found at Aldershot Raceway and Arlington Stadium (Eastbourne) in the South, and Mildenhall Stadium, Foxhall Heath Stadium (Ipswich) plus Great Yarmouth Stadium in East Anglia.
When to arrive at Spedeworth on bank holiday?
For our more popular events on Bank Holiday Mondays and Wednesday nights we recommend that spectators arrive one or ideally two hours before start time to take advantage of the security monitored car parking facilities. Post Code for the track is BN27 3RE.
How big is Arlington Stadium in Eastbourne?
Arlington Stadium is situated just 9 miles north of Eastbourne. The track is a 350yard long concrete oval with banked corners and an armco barrier. The close proximity of the catch fencing to the track fence ensures that spectators are close to the action! The facilities at the circuit are excellent.
How big was the grandstand at Wimbledon Stadium?
The stadium was demolished in 2018 to clear the site for the new development. The facilities originally included a brick fronted grandstand seating 8,000, executive suites, several bars and catering facilities, including a large waiter-service restaurant. The stadium was surrounded by a large open-air car park.
When was the final meeting at Wimbledon Stadium?
Bob Rowe switched to Belle Vue as the Racing Manager along with the Oaks. After sharply falling attendances for many years, and with the stadium becoming dilapidated, its closure was announced by the GRA and the final meeting was held on 25 March 2017.
What was the distance of the first Wimbledon Derby?
The first Derby at Wimbledon was held over a new distance of 480 metres (520 yd) and ended with a seventh success for the track, Pagan Swallow won the competition and the Rees family became the second father and son to each win the Derby.
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