SYDNEY (NSW)
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1950's - BANKSTOWN SPEEDWAY
During 1957 the Stock Car Owners Association conducted Speedway racing events at the local Trotting Track, Later and towards the end of its one years life as a speedway, Brothers Nev and Norm Willis who where leading Stock Car racers and the owners of the nearby Bass Hill Spare Parts store. Support to the main program was provided by the New South Wales Speedcar Association on occasions.
1957 - Johnny Stewart and his Pink Customline Stock Car. |
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1950's - Johnny Stewart in the 73 Hot Rod gets some air time, long before his rise to fame in the Speedcar ranks. Photographer: Des Lawrence.
Research - Peter White.
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1957 - BANKSTOWN SPEEDWAY |
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Speedway Past Australia facebook Photo feature
1957 - Flagman Peter Jones waves Nev Willis and his number 28 Holden home at the end of a race at the old Bankstown Speedway. Photographer: Des Lawrence.
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2012 - VINTAGE SPEEDCAR DAY
The New South Wales Vintage Speedcar Association orginised a demonstration day on 21st of April 2012 at the Bankstown Trotting Venue.
Arlene Jackson Pictorial feature
