STRATHPINE (QLD)
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1950's - STRATHFIELD AIRFIELD CIRCUIT
After the end of World War 2, The Queensland Motor Sporting Club established drag racing on the disused sealed airstrip, Circuit racing was later organised, running up and down the runway.
In 1953 the Southern loop was introduced to make the circuit 1.4 miles in length, the loop was initially unsealed. but sealed two years later.
The circuit closed in 1960 as the new Lakeside venue was about to open.
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1957 - STRATHPINE AIRFIELD CIRCUIT
Old Motor Racing Photographs - Australia facebook feature
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year unknown - Charlie Whatmore leads Glynn Scott entering the front straight at the Strathpine circuit. Photo: Bob Williamson. |
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1956 > 1958 - STRATHPINE SPRINTS
Ken Carson Pictorial feature (taken off a 16mm movie film.
Sid Sakzewski's Porsche. |
Possibly John French in the 48 Series. |
Lorna Carson with her children John and Julie watching on at the days racing. |
Lorna Carson sits with her daughter Julie on the left while son John sits on the bonnet of the car on the right. |
Peter Downing possibly broken down in his Riley Imp on the front straight.
Possibly Brian Tebble's MGTD.
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2003 - STRATHPINE AIRFIELD CIRCUIT LOCATION
