Albany Speed Classic were motor racing events conducted in Albany, Western Australia .
3-555: Known as "round the houses" events, the races were conducted by the West Australian Sporting Car Club . Initial events between 1936 and 1940 gained a lot of press coverage and publicity. The events gained notoriety over participants the inclusion of motor cycles and car hill climbing contests. The events fell off during the Second World War but were revived soon after. A similarly named set of events started in
6-598: The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia . It had also operated from other raceways, including the Caversham Raceway , the Brooklands Track (1930s West Subiaco), Nicholson Road, Cannington track, as well as country locations. In the 1969, The club opened Wanneroo Park Raceway, Now known as Carco.com.au Raceway. The WASCC continues to be the operator of Carco.com.au Raceway. The Club has had
9-582: The same era in relation to cycling around Albany. West Australian Sporting Car Club The WA Sporting Car Club is a motorsport organisation that has operated for over 80 years in the state of Western Australia . The club was involved in the development of flying mile speed contests in 1932, as well as the Albany Speed Classic in 1936. In the 1930s, activities included hill climbs, open events, organisation of country events, speed tests, and trials, including events previously run by
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