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The Somerset Rebels, founded in 2000, compete at the Oaktree Arena (track size 300 metres) in Edithmead, Highbridge. They currently (2019) contest the SGB Championship, formerly known as the Premier League. Their colours are blue, red and white, and they have enjoyed considerable success in their first 19 years in existence. |
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Within a year of their formation they won both the Conference Knock-Out Cup and Conference Trophy. By 2005 they had won the Premier League Fours, repeating that success in 2014. They were Premier League Champions in both 2013 and 2016, and have won the Premier League Knock-Out Cup in 2008, 2013 and 2015. |
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This section gives a comprehensive picture of
the badges produced for the team throughout the ages, but only provides the briefest of
glimpses of its history. For those wishing to read more widely we recommend a visit to
http://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwgreyhoundd-21 especially Complete History of the British
League:
by
Peter Oakes ISBN-10: 0948882077
To view a complete collection of badges choose the relevant link below:-
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More detailed information is available from "Homes of British Speedway' by Robert Bamford & John Jarvis A further great source of information is provided on John Skinner's excellent website on Defunct Speedway tracks, with a link given below. For all Speedway enthusiasts, John Somerville’s website should always be your first port of call:-https://www.skidmarks1928.com/v/photos/john-somerville-collection |
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