Hayley Stadium
.jpg) Exterior of Hayley Stadium, January 2010 | |
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| Location | Newport, Wales |
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| Type | Stadium |
| Field size | 311 yards (284 m) |
| Closed | 2012 |
| Tenants | |
| Newport Wasps (1997–2011) | |
Hayley Stadium was a purpose-built motorcycle speedway located at Queensway Meadows on the eastern side of Newport, Wales. The stadium was 311 yards (284 m) long, and home to the Newport Wasps speedway team.[1]
History
[edit]In 1997, Tim Stone helping to create a purpose-built speedway facility known as Queensway Meadows or the Hayley Stadium, on an open field next to an industrial site. He still had seating taken from the old Somerton Park venue. The opening meeting was held on 4 May 1997.[2]
In March 2010, the Wasps engaged a minister to lift a gypsy curse on the stadium.[3] In 2012, the Wasps folded, and within a week of closure, the offices in the main stand sustained fire damage; Hayley Stadium was subsequently demolished.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). Homes of British Speedway. ISBN 0-7524-2210-3
- ^ "Newport Hayley Stadium Speedway 1997 – 2011". Speedway Museum Online. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "Reverend banishes curse on Newport Wasps". South Wales Argus.
- ^ "Promoter's curse fears after Newport speedway blaze". South Wales Argus. 21 March 2012.
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