ADELAIDE (SA)
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1902 - ADELAIDE OVAL SPEEDWAY
On the 12th of October 1902 a motor racing event was held at the Adelaide Oval, This is believed to be the first such event held in South Australia, The meeting for bicycle, motor cycle and motor car races was run by the League of Wheelmen of South Australia.
There were two heats held of a five mile handicap with a final to be held the following week, The final was won by a Mr Burden on a handicap of one minute and five seconds.