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Location | Darklands Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire |
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Coordinates | 52°46′35″N1°34′07″W / 52.77639°N 1.56861°W |
Opened | 1932 |
Closed | 1962 |
The Swadlincote Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing track in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. [1]
The stadium opened in 1932 and was located on the north side of Darklands Lane which led to many calling it the Darklands Sports Stadium. [2]
The racing was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body the National Greyhound Racing Club) and was known as a flapping track, which was the nickname given to independent tracks. [3] The racing is believed to have started in October 1948. [1]
Harness and pony racing, whippet racing and stock car racing were all held at the stadium. [1]
The stadium is believed to have closed in 1962.
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