Wed 7 Oct · 1pm
History House · Sydney
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The Olympia Speedway at Maroubra (Muru-ora-dial Gadigal) was a grand, ambitious motor racing venue built on untouched swampland in the 1920s.
Featuring steep banks and a mile-long track, it hosted speed records, endurance races, and notable fatalities, leading to its closure amid safety concerns and debts.
The site was later repurposed as a major Housing Commission development called Coral Sea Estate.
About the speaker:
Ashley Kingston is Vice President of the Randwick and District Historical Society and Editor of its newsletter.
Quick answers
When is The Olympia Speedway at Maroubra, history talk?
Wed 7 Oct 2026, 1pm.
Where is it?
History House, Sydney, NSW.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
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