Hastings Saxons
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Hastings Saxons were a British motorcycle speedway team which operated for two years between 1948 and 1949 at the Pilot Field in Hastings.[1][2]
History
At the end of 1947, the Eastbourne Eagles were forced to close down due to a petrol ban enforced at their Arlington Stadium. They decided to transfer their team to Hastings and at the beginning of 1948 the Speedway Control Board granted a licence to Hastings to stage speedway. They entered the National League Division Three under the management of ex-Wimbledon rider Charles Dugard. In their first meeting at their track at Pilot Field, approximately 5,000 people saw Hastings beat Stoke 44–39.[3]
Hastings finished the 1948 league season in a mid table position in sixth place.[4] They completed the 1949 season in a similar mid table position (8th).[5][6] At the end of 1949, Hastings were forced to close after a group residents living near to the track took legal action to prevent further racing. The residents claimed that the noise from the speedway motorcycles was a public nuisance.[7] An appeal by Hastings Speedways Ltd in January 1950 was unsuccessful.[8]
The Pilot Field is still in use by football team Hastings United.
Notable riders
Season summary
| Year and league | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 Speedway National League Division Three | 6th | |
| 1949 Speedway National League Division Three | 8th |
References
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