SYDNEY (NSW)
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1904 - ASCOT RACECOURSE
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Ascot Racecourse operated as a half mile horse racing track from 1904 through until 1941,during its life it hosted motor racing events.
The racecourse closed because of World War 2 and was used as a military camp.
The venue did not re-open after the war and was demolished for the expansion of Sydney Airport.
Joseph Hammond would land the first plane at the Racecourse in 1911 by 1920 the area would be know as Mascot Airport.
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1911 - Joseph Hammond in his Box Kite Plane taking off from Royal Ascot Racecourse. Photo: unknown.
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John Campbell Feature
1933 - ASCOT RACECOURSE SPEEDWAY
8th March 1933 |
19th April 1933 |
Bruce Lockie in the (Miller Special) nearest to camera and Charlie Spurgeon in the (Rajo Ford) taking a bend during preliminary trials at the new Ascot Speedway, which was formerly the Ascot (Sydney) racecourse. Photographer: unknown.
Some of Sydney's best known dirt track racing drivers having a trial spin on the Ascot (Sydney) racecourse track, which is to begin its speedway career on Easter Monday. Photographer: unknown.
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ASCOT RACEWAY LOCATION
