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Newcastle, NSW. Speedway and Dirttrack History.

Newcastle has a rich history of Motorcycle racing dating back to 1905.

The Newcastle Herald and Newcastle Sun newspapers recorded much of this history in both articles and advertisements for events.

Venues included Newcastle Rugby Ground, Newcastle Sports Ground, Newcastle Showground, Maitland Showground (West Maitland Showground), Newcastle Speedway, Muswellbrook Common, Muswellbrook Showground, Heddon Greta Speedway, Salty Creek, Jerilderie Park, Morisset Showground, Newcastle International Motordrome, Cameron Park, Barleigh Ranch, Wallsend Racecourse, Kurri Juniors, Loxford Park,

Motorcycle Speedway as we know it was first held at Maitland Showground on December 15th 1923.