 Interactive map of Cornish Stadium | |
| Location | Par Moor Road,St Austell,Cornwall PL25 3RP |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°20′41″N4°44′12″W / 50.34472°N 4.73667°W /50.34472; -4.73667 |
| Opened | 1949 |
| Closed | 1988 |
TheCornish Stadium was agreyhound racing track andspeedway venue in Par Moor Road,St Austell,Cornwall.[1]
The track opened in May 1949 for speedway[2] and was located on the north side of Par Moor Road and south side of St Austell Road.[3]
Independent (unaffiliated to a governing body) greyhound racing took place from 11 July 1958 until 1986 over race distances of 250, 458, 650 and 860 metres.[4][1]
Speedway took place from 1949 until 1964.[5]
Stock car racing took place between 1980 and 1987 shortly before the closure of the stadium. Sidecar Racing, Midget Racing and Go Karts were also held at the venue.[1]
The stadium was redeveloped into the Cornish Market World in 1988.[6]
