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https://7news.com.au/news/ekka-2026-brisbane-showgrounds-set-for-more-than-280m-transformation-ahead-of-2032-olympics-c-22720481 BRICK BY BRICK: The Cost of Paving Over 100 Years of Ekka Grassroots Motorsport Heritage Nomad Dirt Culture stands firm against the quiet erasure of Australian motorsport history. State leaders celebrate “revitalisation” in hi-vis jackets but for nearly a century, every brick, timber beam and arena boundary at the Brisbane Speedway Exhibition Ground (The Ekka) was forged through the blood, sweat and methanol of grassroots motorsport. This was the world’s colosseum, built brick by brick since 1926 by visionary legacy promoters like Frank Arthur, alongside sidecar pioneers, 500cc solo riders, midget kings and legends like our own Ron Johnson—“Big Bad Johno”—dubbed the “King of the Ekka” in Peter White’s reporting during the golden years as he charged from heavy handicaps to famous victories. This arena is hallowed ground. For decades, families scattered the ashes of their loved ones across the dirt oval, while 12 competitors tragically lost their lives on the track—sacrifices that went ignored without an official venue memorial for generations. To ensure their legacy, sacrifice and grieving families were finally recognised, Jocelyn Dare created a new memorial to honour the fallen and preserve the true history of Australian speedway. Australia produces world champions on the global stage, but back home, we can't even get a farewell lap at our most historic track. This was never just about the buildings. It was always about the community, a community that was robbed of the chance to celebrate a century of heritage together. We are not just losing concrete; we are losing sacred soil, a 100-year milestone and the cultural memory of our sport’s pioneers. A CALL TO THOSE WHO REMEMBER Did you race under the Ekka lights? Were you sitting in those grandstands as a kid with your family, smelling the methanol and dirt? Don’t let this history be swept under the rug. Drop your memories, stories, and photos in the comments below, share this post and tag every speedway family you know. It’s up to our community to ensure this 100-year legacy is never forgotten. Always was and always will be the soul of Grassroots Motorsport (16th October 1926). FOLLOW Nomad Dirt Culture to keep up to date with the latest Motorsport News & Stories https://www.facebook.com/reel/1033742419720664 https://www.facebook.com/nomaddirtculture

Has there ever been speedway in Hong Kong? Well-known Australian promoter Frank Arthur had made advanced plans to introduce speedway there in 1960. It probably never happened, but why didn't it happen ?

He was only given just half a chance to prove himself, I would not so easily judge him outclassed in this competition.

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No, he did not fall. He was excluded when Norick Blodorn fell, as there was a little bit of contact when Wright made an inside pass going into the third bend on lap one. Bit harsh to be excluded for that, but probably the right decision. Wright had failed to score a point in heat one, and after the exclusion in his secodn race, the Gorzow team manager substituted Wright in his other two rides. Tough on him, I'd say. He was certainly not outclassed in this competition.

Charles Wright makes his debut today for Stal Gorzow in the Polsih Ekstraliga match vs Torun

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Great meeting. A wonderful advert for international test matches. I love it. It is also currently live on Youtube

Poland v Australia is THE International Match of the Year - as it is the only one official speedway test match in 2026 worldwide! I am looking forward to it. A match with two full teams going head-to-head I like more than the upcoming 4-team SWC final in Warsaw. Wouldn't it be a good idea to revamp the World Cup with the top four teams contesting two semi-finals on the first day, followed by two finals (for bronze and gold) on the second day. Two days of racing, four 15-heat matches with full teams. I'd like to see that. This should be held in a three-year rotation. First year the SoN (pairs) with as many nations as possible, second year the 4-team World Cup (with ten nations, two semis of four tams each, plus the top two seeded to the final, as we have it this year), and in the third year an International "Test" team championship with only the top four nations battling it out in two semi-final matches and two finals (see above) on two consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) at one location. A bit like what they have in Cricket with the T20 World Cup open for all nations, then the ODI World Cup for only the better ones, and the Test Championship for the true elite. I'd love to see such in Speedway.

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It's a little bit different but it is good to watch all the same. The racing isn't bad at all. This sport of flat track motorcycle racing has definitely lots of potential.