MARYLAND [USA]
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1850's mid - ROCKVILLE FAIRGROUNDS.These Fairgrounds date back to the mid 1850's, They were built to host an annual fair with all the usual activities and displays.
Incorperated into the venue was a 1/2 mile dirt oval track that was used for Horse and bicycle racing.
1915 Bicycle Racing. Photo: Lewis Reed collection |
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1920 - ROCKVILLE FAIRGROUNDS.
In 1920 Motorcycle racing was added to the Annual Fairs program, Such was the popularity of the petrol powered machines, that Car racing events were added shortly after.
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1923 - ROCKVILLE FAIRGROUNDS
Lewis Reed Pictorial feature
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1929 - ROCKVILLE FAIRGROUNDS
By 1929 and for what ever reason the Fairground Board decided to cancell all forms of Motor Racing at the Fairgrounds.