Rye House Stadium

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Rye House Stadium is a greyhound racing and speedway venue in Rye House near Hoddesdon,Hertfordshire. It is situated adjacent to the River Lea Navigation.

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[edit] The stadium

The stadium dates back to the 1930's has hosted greyhound racing, speedway and Stock car racing. The stadium has recently been upgraded by the owner, speedway promoter Len Silver. Next to the stadium is Rye House Kart Circuit which was built on a former site of the speedway track.[1]

[edit] Speedway

The stadium is the home of the Rye House Rockets who currently compete in the British Premier League. The Rye House Cobras are also based here and compete in the Conference League.[2]

[edit] Greyhound racing

  • Circumference: 420 metres
  • Distances raced: 265,445,485,630,685,865,905 metres.
  • Run to first bend: 80 m (4 bends),40m (6 bends)
  • Hare type: Swaffham McGee

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
  2. ^ Jacobs, Norman (2007). 70 Years of Rye House Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-4162-7

Coordinates: 51°46′8.77″N, 0°0′33.09″E