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Hundreds protest the closure of Western Springs Speedway

1NewsStuffNZ HeraldSaturday 22 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Hundreds of motorsport enthusiasts marched through Auckland to protest the closure of the Western Springs Speedway in Grey Lynn. Following an Auckland Council vote, the venue will cease operations after 96 years, with the final event scheduled for this evening before the racing moves to Onehunga.

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First reported by 1News, Sat 22 Mar 2025, 2:05pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Hundreds gather to protest Western Springs Speedway closure (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    ‘Extremely emotional’ as last speedway event held at Western Springs (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Western Springs Speedway: Hundreds protest closure of Grey Lynn racing venue (opens in new tab)