[1][2] At the end of 1947, the Eastbourne Eagles were forced to close down due to a petrol ban enforced at their Arlington Stadium.

They entered the National League Division Three under the management of ex-Wimbledon rider Charles Dugard.

In their first meeting at their track at Pilot Field, approximately 5,000 people saw Hastings beat Stoke 44–39.

[3] Hastings finished the 1948 league season in a mid table position in sixth place.

[5][6] At the end of 1949, Hastings were forced to close after a group residents living near to the track took legal action to prevent further racing.