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Published on 28 November 2022

[quote SN6C45ABX8C254B9]In the early 1970 got to Mallala a few times. One meeting was the ATCC event with Moffat Mustang, Beechy 350 Monaro, Geoghegan Mustang (and Falcon), Bob Jane Camaro and I think Brian Folly in a Alfa as well. I know the track still there but a club circuit only now. Also got to many Adeliade AIR meetings but its only a drags track now. (unquote) JB007: I too remember Mallala and frequented the track on several occasions before Adelaide International Raceway opened in January 1972. I also remember Rolley Park Speedway before that closed prior to the opening of the 'out of town' Speedway Park at Virginia. I went along to A.I.R. on the opening night Drag Meet in January '72 and was completely blown away by the visiting American Funny Car 'Trojan Horse' (see pic). The following link lists early '72 Drag Racing events held at A.I.R. which saw me take out G/Stock in my Toyota Corolla on Feb13th posting a time of 17.5sec. http://www.speedwayandroadracehistory.com/adelaide-international-drag-strip.html *Among several headings, this website also lists 'lost tracks' in all states.