Somerset Speedway

SAD DAY: Somerset Speedway 'will be no longer'

'A heavy heart': Speedway club shuts down

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: The Oaktree, Edithmead (pic: Google Street View)

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: The Oaktree, Edithmead (pic: Google Street View)

Highbridge function venue to close

RACING OFF: Somerset Rebels will not compete in 2021 (pic: Colin Burnett)

RACING OFF: Somerset Rebels will not compete in 2021 (pic: Colin Burnett)

Rebels pull out of 2021 speedway season

RISING STAR: Most Improved Rider Anders Rowe

RISING STAR: Most Improved Rider Anders Rowe

Rowe and Schlein dominate Rebels awards night

FINE START: Chris Harris. Pic: Colin Burnett

FINE START: Chris Harris. Pic: Colin Burnett

Tigers end Rebels' title hopes

ON TOP: Anders Rowe and Nick Morris. Pic: Tony Hartmann

ON TOP: Anders Rowe and Nick Morris. Pic: Tony Hartmann

New best for Rowe sets up thumping Rebels win

VICTORIOUS: Somerset Rebels at Sheffield

VICTORIOUS: Somerset Rebels at Sheffield

Rebels take big step towards play-off place with win

ON TOP: Anders Rowe and Nick Morris storm clear of Lasse Bjerre. Pic: Tony Hartmann

ON TOP: Anders Rowe and Nick Morris storm clear of Lasse Bjerre. Pic: Tony Hartmann

Rowe and Stoneman star for victorious Rebels

Rory Schlein (R), Michael Palm-Toft (W), Todd Kurtz (B) & Nathan Greaves (Y) in action. Pic: Colin Burnett

Rory Schlein (R), Michael Palm-Toft (W), Todd Kurtz (B) & Nathan Greaves (Y) in action. Pic: Colin Burnett

New-look Rebels beaten by Glasgow

Nico Covatti (B) impressed for Somerset at Birmingham

Nico Covatti (B) impressed for Somerset at Birmingham

Covatti goes "beyond call of duty" as Rebels beat Birmingham

OUT OF LUCK: No speedway action tonight for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

OUT OF LUCK: No speedway action tonight for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels fixture postponed

RECORD: Somerset Rebels' Rory Schlein. Pic: Colin Burnett

RECORD: Somerset Rebels' Rory Schlein. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Schlein smashes course record

VICTORY: Somerset Rebels overcame Birmingham Brummies

VICTORY: Somerset Rebels overcame Birmingham Brummies

Schlein stars as Rebels see off Birmingham

Rebels Garry May

Rebels Garry May

"That track was terrible": May fumes as Rebels defeated

UP-AND-COMING: Anders Rowe and Henry Atkins in action. Pic: Colin Burnett

UP-AND-COMING: Anders Rowe and Henry Atkins in action. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels wrap up Challenge victory

Nico Covatti (B) starred for the Rebels

Nico Covatti (B) starred for the Rebels

SPEEDWAY: Covatti stars in Rebels victory

BIRTHDAY BOY: Nico Covatti. Pic: Colin Burnett

BIRTHDAY BOY: Nico Covatti. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels beaten by table-topping Leicester

Henry Atkins leading Kyle Newman & James Shanes on his way to his maiden win for the Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

Henry Atkins leading Kyle Newman & James Shanes on his way to his maiden win for the Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Atkins injury mars Rebels victory

TOP SCORER: Somerset Rebels' Chris Harris. Pic: Colin Burnett

TOP SCORER: Somerset Rebels' Chris Harris. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels unable to mount grand comeback

AWAY VICTORY: Chris Harris was Somerset Rebels' only race winner. Pic: Colin Burnett

AWAY VICTORY: Chris Harris was Somerset Rebels' only race winner. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Pirates raid Rebels' party

Somerset Rebels v Eastbourne - heat 1 action with Rory Schlein (red), Edward Kennett (white), Todd Kurtz (blue), Ben Morley (yellow) – courtesy of and credit to Colin Burnett

Somerset Rebels v Eastbourne - heat 1 action with Rory Schlein (red), Edward Kennett (white), Todd Kurtz (blue), Ben Morley (yellow) – courtesy of and credit to Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Sublime Schlein leads Rebels to victory

MAXIMUM: Nico Covatti. Pic: Colin Burnett

MAXIMUM: Nico Covatti. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Covatti on top form as Brummies beaten

Somerset Rebels 2019

Somerset Rebels 2019

SPEEDWAY: Rebels "itching to get going" ahead of tonight's opener

The 2019 rebels at the Oaktree arena for the start of the speedway season and the clubs 20th anniversary. L-R Chris Harris, Valentin Grobauer, Eli Meadows (mascot) , Rory Schlein, Henry Atkins, Andres Rowe, Todd Kurtz and Nico Covatti

The 2019 rebels at the Oaktree arena for the start of the speedway season and the clubs 20th anniversary. L-R Chris Harris, Valentin Grobauer, Eli Meadows (mascot) , Rory Schlein, Henry Atkins, Andres Rowe, Todd Kurtz and Nico Covatti

Somerset Rebels in confident mood ahead of 2019 campaign

NEW BOY: Rory Schlein (back) taking on Somerset Rebels riders Richard Lawson and Charles Wright. Pic: Colin Burnett.

NEW BOY: Rory Schlein (back) taking on Somerset Rebels riders Richard Lawson and Charles Wright. Pic: Colin Burnett.

SPEEDWAY: Rebels add two more to 2019 roster

STAYING: Nico Covatti (right) is set to ride for Somerset Rebels again in 2019. Pic: Haggis Hartman.

STAYING: Nico Covatti (right) is set to ride for Somerset Rebels again in 2019. Pic: Haggis Hartman.

SPEEDWAY: Rebels drop down to Championship

SOMERSET Rebels promoter Debbie Hancock and team manager Garry May lift the KO Cup

SOMERSET Rebels promoter Debbie Hancock and team manager Garry May lift the KO Cup

SPEEDWAY: Jubilant Rebels finish season with silverware after KO Cup triumph

BACK WITH A BANG: Charles Wright

BACK WITH A BANG: Charles Wright

SPEEDWAY: Wright returns in style as Rebels take first-leg lead in KO Cup final

BACK IN TOWN: Charles Wright returns to the Somerset Rebels fold tonight. Pic: Colin Burnett

BACK IN TOWN: Charles Wright returns to the Somerset Rebels fold tonight. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Ex-Rebels return as Somerset target cup glory

CRASH: Somerset Rebels' Jack Holder saw his night ended early by a heat 3 incident. Pic: Colin Burnett

CRASH: Somerset Rebels' Jack Holder saw his night ended early by a heat 3 incident. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Harris brilliance ends Rebels' Premiership final hopes

HERO: Richard Lawson (R) helped his Somerset Rebels side through to the KO Cup final. Pic: Colin Burnett

HERO: Richard Lawson (R) helped his Somerset Rebels side through to the KO Cup final. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Lawson heroics send Rebels through to KO Cup final

LEAD: Somerset Rebels will take a small lead to Poole. Pic: Colin Burnett

LEAD: Somerset Rebels will take a small lead to Poole. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels earn narrow first leg lead in Premiership play-off

STAR MAN: Jake Allen

STAR MAN: Jake Allen

SPEEDWAY: Allens stars as Rebels take lead in KO Cup semi-final

ESCAPE: Somerset Rebels captain Jason Doyle was fortunate to walk away from a final-heat incident. Pic: Colin Burnett/Somerset Speedway

ESCAPE: Somerset Rebels captain Jason Doyle was fortunate to walk away from a final-heat incident. Pic: Colin Burnett/Somerset Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Doyle escapes serious injury in Rebels' final league match

VICTORY: Bradley Wilson-Dean was on fine form for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

VICTORY: Bradley Wilson-Dean was on fine form for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels rout Stars to claim record win

INJURY: Somerset Rebels captain Jason Doyle was affected by a back strain. Pic: Colin Burnett

INJURY: Somerset Rebels captain Jason Doyle was affected by a back strain. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Luckless Rebels fall short at Leicester

VICTORY: Heat one action with Jason Doyle (red), Aaron Summers (blue), Kyle Howarth (yellow) and Jacob Thorssell (white). Pic: Colin Burnett

VICTORY: Heat one action with Jason Doyle (red), Aaron Summers (blue), Kyle Howarth (yellow) and Jacob Thorssell (white). Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels march into Premiership play-offs by devouring Wolves

SKIPPER: Jason Doyle (pictured left) leads the pack. Pic: Colin Burnett

SKIPPER: Jason Doyle (pictured left) leads the pack. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels pick up another point in playoff bid

STAR MEN: Somerset Rebels' Jason Doyle and Jake Holder. Pic: Colin Burnett

STAR MEN: Somerset Rebels' Jason Doyle and Jake Holder. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Horrific crash overshadows Rebels win

MAXIMUM: It was a perfect night for Jason Doyle - and Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

MAXIMUM: It was a perfect night for Jason Doyle - and Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

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SPEEDWAY: Doyle unstoppable as Rebels back on top

EXPERIENCE: Jason Doyle (L) will be key if Somerset Rebels are to finish top of the table. Pic: Colin Burnett

EXPERIENCE: Jason Doyle (L) will be key if Somerset Rebels are to finish top of the table. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: May urges Rebels to "regain momentum" ahead of big week in title race

NIGHT TO FORGET: Somerset Rebels succumbed to Belle Vue Aces on Wednesday. Pic: Colin Burnett

NIGHT TO FORGET: Somerset Rebels succumbed to Belle Vue Aces on Wednesday. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels shocked on home shale by Aces

CLOSE MATCH: The returning Jason Doyle top scored for Somerset Rebels against Poole Pirates. Pic: Colin Burnett

CLOSE MATCH: The returning Jason Doyle top scored for Somerset Rebels against Poole Pirates. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels boss May content with point away to Pirates

DAMP SQUIB: Heavy rain caused the postponement of Somerset Rebels v Wolverhampton. Pic: Colin Burnett

DAMP SQUIB: Heavy rain caused the postponement of Somerset Rebels v Wolverhampton. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rain forces postponement of Rebels' crunch clash

FINE FORM: Jack Holder excelled in Somerset's win over Swindon. Pic: Colin Burnett

FINE FORM: Jack Holder excelled in Somerset's win over Swindon. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels return to summit with emphatic win over defending champions

LOSING OUT: Jack Holder was among the Rebels side beaten at King's Lynn

LOSING OUT: Jack Holder was among the Rebels side beaten at King's Lynn

SPEEDWAY: Rebels lose top spot as King's Lynn triumph

CRASH: Somerset Rebels' Jason Doyle. Pic: Colin Burnett

CRASH: Somerset Rebels' Jason Doyle. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Doyle escapes serious injury after horror crash

TOP SCORER: Jack Holder put in a brilliant display for Somerset Rebels at Swindon. Pic: Colin Burnett

TOP SCORER: Jack Holder put in a brilliant display for Somerset Rebels at Swindon. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels raid Robins' nest to extend lead at the top

SKIPPER: Somerset captain Jason Doyle is set to take part in the SGB Championship Pairs. Pic: Colin Burnett

SKIPPER: Somerset captain Jason Doyle is set to take part in the SGB Championship Pairs. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Fixture headache for Rebels after Belle Vue washout

TOP SCORERS: Jason Doyle and Jack Holder continued their fine form for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

TOP SCORERS: Jason Doyle and Jack Holder continued their fine form for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels go top with stunning Wolves victory

BOSS: Team manager Garry May. Pic: Somerset Speedway

BOSS: Team manager Garry May. Pic: Somerset Speedway

SPEEDWAY: May believes Rebels are on course for playoffs

OFF: There won't be any speedway action at the Oaktree Arena next week. Pic: Colin Dunford

OFF: There won't be any speedway action at the Oaktree Arena next week. Pic: Colin Dunford

SPEEDWAY: Rebels' home match with Rye House postponed

WORLD CHAMPION: Jason Doyle in action for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

WORLD CHAMPION: Jason Doyle in action for Somerset Rebels. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels roar into Knockout Cup semi-finals

NEW MAN: Somerset Rebels' recent signing Nico Covatti in action. Pic: Colin Burnett

NEW MAN: Somerset Rebels' recent signing Nico Covatti in action. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Rebels share spoils with King's Lynn

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