The Oak Tree Arena has been voted �Best Prepared Track�

The future of Somerset Rebels speedway has been secured after promoter Dave Pavitt had to stand down last week for financial reasons.

A consortium of local businessmen including the landlord of the Rebel's track, Bill Hancock, has come to the rescue of the Highbridge-based outfit.

Debbie Hancock is due to take over as promoter, with the approval of the British Speedway Promoters Association.

Ex-Rebel rider Steve Bishop will become team manager.

A spokesperson for the consortium said that all those involved have been Rebel supporters for a number of years, and had no hesitation in supporting Bill Hancock with his long term development plans and vision for Somerset Speedway.

The Oak Tree Arena, home to the rebels, has recently had investment of over £20,000 to improve the car park roadways and internal arena walkways and to commission architects to draw up plans for a proposed new covered seated stand.

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