Raceway sold, but Hammers secure

Lakeside Hammers owner Stuart Douglas has confirmed the club are secure at Arena-Essex Raceway  – despite the land being sold.

The Thurrock venue has been leased back to the previous owners, Arena Essex Raceway, to allow motorsport to continue in 2018.

Says Douglas: “At long last we have certainty and with the new site owners already making contact with our representatives we look forward to working with them to provide the joys of Speedway for future generations in Thurrock and the wider Essex area.

“In the meantime we can’t wait to launch our new exciting Championship season in March and continue working with the Arena Essex team at the Raceway in 2018.”