 The reformed team was based at the purpose built Hayley Stadium.The Wasps withdrew from the Premier League in the early part of the 2008 season when their promoter Tim Stone died only to be saved by the Mallett family and rebranded for the 2009 season with Steve Mallett at the helm and his son Nick Mallett joining him as the youngest promoter in British speedway history .In March 2009 the Wasps and Hornets started the new season with Steve and Nick Mallett, and finished bottom of the table.