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Western Springs Speedway Era Ends | Auckland News
The fight to save speedway racing at Western Springs is officially over after the High Court ruled in favor of Auckland Council, paving the way for the historic track’s transformation into a music-focused venue complete with a concert bowl. Speedway events will now relocate to Waikaraka Park in Onehunga, which is being upgraded to host the sport. Despite passionate resistance from supporters—including a last-ditch legal challenge and proposals for a museum and gym—the council presses ahead, even beginning stage construction for summer concerts, angering some who see it as premature. After…
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