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29-March-2021
29-March-2021

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The plaque commemorates the Nuriootpa Road - Racing Street Circuit which was used in 1949 and 1950 for motor car and motrocycle races.  The Australian Grand Prix was run on the circuit in January 1950.

Location

Address:Penrice Road, Nuriootpa Linear Park, Nuriootpa, 5355
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.469274
Long: 139.001441
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Sport
Approx. Event Start Date:1949
Approx. Event End Date:1950

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 12th April, 2000
Front Inscription

The Nuriootpa Road - Racing Street Circuit

This plaque commemorates the Nuriootpa Road - Racing Street Circuit used in 1949 and 1950 for motor car and motorcycle races, notably the Australian Grand Prix which was run on this circuit on 2nd January 1950 and won by the famous Ford racing car "Black Bess", driven by Doug Whiteford.

The plaque was unveiled by Mr Brian Hurn, Mayor of the Barossa Council on 12th April 2000.

This plaque has been donated to the citizens of Nuriootpa by the Sporting Car Club of South Australia Inc., on behalf of motor sports enthusiasts

Source: MA
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