Western Springs Stadium, Motorsport stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
Western Springs Stadium is a motorsport racing venue in Auckland with a circular speedway track and elevated viewing areas designed to accommodate thousands of spectators during events. The facility features multiple entry points, ample parking spaces, and food vendors throughout the grounds.
Western Springs Stadium opened in 1929, built by relief labour on land bought from the Motion family in 1875 for a reservoir. Its cinder 440-yard running track was New Zealand's first all-weather athletics track. Motorcycle broadsiding began on 30 November 1929, and midget car racing arrived on Christmas Day 1937 with Ron Roycroft and Geo Smith.
The stadium draws racing fans from across the region who gather to watch speedway competitions, keeping a passion for motorsport alive in their community.
The venue is accessible by regular bus services from central Auckland and offers multiple entry routes to different spectator areas. Arriving early helps secure good parking spots and allows time to explore the food and beverage options available.
The stadium was built inside a natural amphitheatre, and its 1929 design included a banked concrete cycling track and a cinder running track, the first all-weather athletics track in New Zealand. The stadium was never completed as planned.
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