Arlington Stadium ends 60 years of motor racing events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Arlington Stadium in Hailsham, East Sussex, will no longer host motor racing events due to serious infrastructure problems. Co-owner Eric Dugard cited health and safety concerns for the decision, which affects the stadium's viability as a motorsport venue. Promotors Spedeworth Motorsports expressed disappointment but acknowledged the need for safety upgrades. The stadium has hosted various motorsport events, including stock car racing, for over six decades, and Dugard is now exploring alternative uses for the venue. Recent efforts to upgrade facilities have not been sufficient to meet safety standards, particularly the need to replace a perimeter fence.
- •Arlington Stadium stops hosting racing events after over 60 years.
- •Major infrastructure issues prompted the decision for safety reasons.
- •Promoters Spedeworth Motorsports express disappointment.
- •Dugard mentions over £250,000 spent on venue improvements in recent years.
- •Future events for the stadium are under evaluation.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Stadium to no longer host motor racing after 60 years
"The co-owner of Arlington Stadium said it has been "built upon and patched-up over decades".
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