BUNDABERG (QLD)
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BUNDABERG SHOWGROUND SPEEDWAY
Long before Carina Speedway and Sharon Speedway were ever constructed, Speedway racing in Bundaberg was held within the confines of the towns showgrounds arena. Initially the showground crowd witnessed solo and sidecar competition, Multiple Queensland Stock Bike Champion Ivan Baxter based himself in Bundaberg and raced regulary at the showgrounds.
During the 1950's and 1960's Stock Car racing was also held at the Showgrounds, the racing was held at night under lights.
During the 1960's the Showground Speedway played host to solo stars such as Bob Sharpe, Ray Sharpe, Keith Gurtner, Gordon Guasco and Bluey Scott.