WAROONA (WA)
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WAROONA SPEEDWAY 1972
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1972 - WAROONA STOCK CAR CLUB
On the 22nd of August 1972 a large number of people gathered in the Waroona Memorial Hall about starting a speedway.
Mr Bob Foley was elected president along with a working committee, Within the next few weeks the shire gravel pit on Peel Road East was secured and Waroona Contracting started clearing the ground, The original track was 418 yards around.
On the 5th of October 1972 the north bend was named "Hull Bend" in appreciation for Mr Jim Hull's assistance on the fledging club.
On December the 17th 1972 the first trial meeting was held with Mr Allan (Bluey) Butler having the honour of being the first person to roll over in the very first race of the clubs history, A second trial day was held on the 21st of January 1973, dust and a lack of clear numbers and drivers names still were a problem.