Racing to resume at Arlington Stadium after safety work

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 16:55 · Archive

Arlington Stadium near Hailsham will reopen for motorsports on 14 November after closing in August. The venue had operated for 60 years before its owners said it stopped due to 'ongoing serious infrastructure problems which directly influenced the health and safety of both the public and competitors'.

Co-owner Eric Dugard confirmed that racing would resume and said he was 'delighted that all issues had now been resolved'. Promoters Spedeworth Motorsports said the track was reopening 'thanks to the monumental efforts of a small army of hugely generous people' and that the company remained 'committed to being a promoter of the sport'.

Key safety improvements included replacing a 600-metre wire mesh fence running around the track perimeter to prevent debris hitting spectators. In August, Dugard told the BBC that 'a considerable number of areas' at the stadium required improvement, with structural engineers identifying issues across the venue 'that's been built upon and patched-up over decades'. East Sussex County Council has now inspected the track and approved all safety measures.

Stock car racing will resume on 14 November, with banger racing scheduled for 28 November.

Racing to resume at Arlington Stadium after safety work — Image: BBC Sussex

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Racing set to resume at stadium after closureThe owners of Arlington Stadium, near Hailsham, say it reopens for motorsports on 14 November.BBC Sussex · 5 Nov, 16:19
Promoters confirm date racing will return at Arlington StadiumPromoters have confirmed when racing will return to Arlington Stadium.Sussex Express · 5 Nov, 15:55
Promoters confirm date for return of racing at Arlington StadiumPromoters have confirmed when racing will return to Arlington Stadium.Sussex Express · 5 Nov, 15:16

In this story: Arlington Stadium · Hailsham · Eric Dugard · Spedeworth Motorsports · East Sussex County Council

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