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An explorer discovered the abandoned Arena Essex racetrack, now reclaimed by nature. Once a bustling site, it closed in 2018. Fans recall fond memories of the track.
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Popular 1970s British racetrack ‘re-claimed’ by nature in eerie snaps

Katie Dollard
Last updated: 2024/07/23 at 9:08 AM
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The abandoned British racetrack. (Picture: Jam Press)
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An explorer has left people in shock after discovering a once bustling racetrack that has now been “re-claimed” by nature.

Chloe Urbex, 23, came across the circuit located in Essex after finding it online.

Dating back to 1978, the first race was held in May of that year, with the last in November 2018.

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Before its closure, the site was a place for a great family day out, making it a core memory filled with nostalgia for many.

An explorer discovered the abandoned Arena Essex racetrack, now reclaimed by nature. Once a bustling site, it closed in 2018. Fans recall fond memories of the track.
The abandoned British racetrack. (Picture: Jam Press)

Sadly, according to local reports, Arena Essex closed after 40 years.

The banger race track had faced many race cancellations due to bad weather, lack of support from fans and increased insurance costs.

Now, though, it’s filled with greenery as far as the eye can see after being “re-claimed” by nature.

In a bird’s eye view snap, the track is still carved out with white lines in tack, but appears to be dried out and worn.

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An explorer discovered the abandoned Arena Essex racetrack, now reclaimed by nature. Once a bustling site, it closed in 2018. Fans recall fond memories of the track.
The abandoned British racetrack. (Picture: Jam Press)

Another picture shows the floodlights, which are still standing, yet covered in mossy shrubbery, along with retro advertisements above.

No vehicles have been left behind, but the viewing stand where fans would once spectate and the box office are shown slowly decaying away.

“This track sits abandoned just off an active go kart site,” the urban explorer, from England, told What’s The Jam.

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An explorer discovered the abandoned Arena Essex racetrack, now reclaimed by nature. Once a bustling site, it closed in 2018. Fans recall fond memories of the track.
The abandoned British racetrack. (Picture: Jam Press)

“It hasn’t been used for quite some time.”

Chloe shared the drone images of her find to Facebook, where the post has gathered over one thousand likes.

An explorer discovered the abandoned Arena Essex racetrack, now reclaimed by nature. Once a bustling site, it closed in 2018. Fans recall fond memories of the track.
The abandoned British racetrack. (Picture: Jam Press)

Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions, with many people recalling a much happier time there.

David said: “Loves the arena. Had many great times there.”

Tony added: “I went to the first & last speedway meetings at Arena.”

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Christopher wrote: “Best track I’ve been on, this is where I learnt to drift, met so many people and the atmosphere was incredible!

“Such a bad shame for the banger lads and the drift lot over the last few years! I’m sure I speak for all that attended….. we want it back!”

Mason commented: “Absolutely loved racing at arena Essex back in my younger days.”

Someone else said: “Spent all my childhood here. Shame it’s been forgotten.”

Social media comment on the post of An explorer discovered the abandoned Arena Essex racetrack, now reclaimed by nature. Once a bustling site, it closed in 2018. Fans recall fond memories of the track.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Sam added: “I actually miss this place! my favourite track and great people!”

According to reports, the site was purchased in July 2023, but plans for housing were withdrawn.

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