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THE TRACK Lydd speedway
is located not far east of Hastings in Kent. The Track is based
on Belgar The circuit
itself was purpose built for speedway in 1996. The smooth granite
surface is packed in on top of a clay |
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base,
perfect for getting beginners sliding quickly. It's ideal for 125,
250, 350 and 500cc speedway bikes (A bit big for
50 and 90cc). The track measures roughly 200m long, nearly 9 metres
wide on the straights and very spacious on the
corners. Both corners are different to try and encourage beginners
different styles. In the past six times world speedway champion
Ivan Mauger commented on what an excellent track Lydd was, as well
as sky sports presenter Kelvin Tatum. The picture you can see on
the right has been taken after the 2007 season, with the fencing
all taken down and stored ready for the new year. The location is
very tucked away in the country, the atmosphere between ridersis
always very friendly. Malcom (Track Manager) spends lots of his
time working on the track, even during the practice he is out there
with the grader. 