Gillman Speedway

Gillman Speedway
Gillman Speedway looking from the outside of the back straight towards the start-finish line. Taken before the Darcy Ward Benefit Meeting on 7 November 2015.
Location65 Wilkins Road, Gillman, South Australia 5013
Coordinates34°50′13″S 138°32′14″E / 34.83694°S 138.53722°E / -34.83694; 138.53722
Capacity8,000
OperatorSpeedway Riders' Association of South Australia Inc.
Broke ground1997
Opened16 May 1998
Major eventsAustralian Solo Championship
Australian Speedway Sidecar Championship
Australian Under-21 Championship
South Australian Solo Championship
South Australian Sidecar Championship
Jack Young Solo Cup
Harry Denton Memorial Shield
Gillman Solo Championship
Speedway
SurfaceDolomite, crushed granite and clay mix
Length0.186 miles (0.300 km)
Race lap record0:54.06 (4 laps clutch start) (Justin Sedgmen, , 2017, Motorcycle speedway)
Junior Speedway Track
SurfaceDolomite, crushed granite and clay mix
Length0.068 miles (0.111 km)
Race lap record0:41.55 (4 laps clutch start) (Max Fricke, , 2011, 125cc Junior Solo)

Gillman Speedway (sometimes called Gillman Speedway Stadium) is a purpose built, 300 metres (330 yards) long motorcycle speedway located in the Adelaide suburb of Gillman in South Australia.[1] The track opened in 1998 and runs approximately 13 meetings per season from October to March/April.

Gillman Speedway is currently managed and promoted by former Sidecar racer David Parker.[2]

  1. ^ "Adelaide - Gillman Speedway". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ^ Gillman Speedway contact information