Oaktree Arena

Oak Tree Arena

The Oaktree Arena is a speedway racing track located near Highbridge, Somerset, England,^[1] and is built alongside the M5 motorway.^[2] The track, which was constructed by Australian rider Glyn Taylor, is 300 metres (330 yd) in length, with banking around the edge for spectators. There is also a restaurant which can be hired for weddings and events.^[3] It is also used for property auctions,^[4] and car boot sales.^[5] The site also hosts a golf driving range.^[6]

Speedway

Speedway was introduced in 2000. The team were founded by promoter Andy Hewlett and named the Somerset Rebels, entering the Conference League.^[7] Hewlett had been searching for a venue in Somerset to host speedway for some time, when he was offered the site by a local farmer who had hosted banger meetings (cars) there a couple of times.^[8][9][10]

References

1. Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
2. "Contact and how to find us". Somerset Rebels. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
3. "The Oaktree". Burnham on Sea. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
4. "Property & Land Auctions". Tamlyns Professional. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
5. "Oak Tree Arena Car Boot Sale". UK Car Boots. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
6. "The Oaktree". What's On Bristol. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
7. Lethbridge, T (January 2004). Speedway in the South West. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-2915-9.
8. "Somerset: Dickson to Remain at Oak Tree Arena". Speedway Great Britain. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
9. "Hancock gains promoter's licence". Somerset Live. 26 February 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
10. "Speedway's Newest Promoter - The Girl with a Track in her Back Garden". Retrieved 30 September 2016.

External links

• Oak Tree Arena official website

Coordinates: 51°13′49″N 2°57′21″W / 51.23028°N 2.95583°W