Western Springs Speedway Appoints OneClick
18 Oct 2010
Western Springs Speedway has appointed OneClick to re-develop their public facing website for the 1010/11 season. Say Jason Platt, “The team at OneClick is really looking forward to working on this project and developing a website for this iconic Auckland Venue and high octane sport”.
Western Springs Stadium has been used for speedway since November 30,1929 when motorcycling (broad siding) was introduced. Midget Car racing started in December 1937 with an International race including NZ pioneers Ron Roycroft and Geo Smith. The first full speedway season started in January 1938. With the war years there was a break until 1944 when Speedway with Cycling, Motor Cycling and Midget Cars became the major entertainment event during the summer months in Auckland.
Speedway events take place at the stadium from early November through to mid March. Speedway activities have been under threat in recent years due to complaints and legal action from a local minority group. Currently speedway events are limited to 12 events per season, but negotiations and legal action by community groups and speedway promoters are ongoing.