[1] The stadium was constructed in 1951 on the west side of Saddlebow Road, adjacent to a poultry farm.

It is set to hold the World Final again in September 2020 with this year's winner Tom Harris defending his title.

It hosted the Final of the 1984 European (World) Under-21 Championship won by England's Marvyn Cox.

[7] Three-wheeled motorcycle racing has been a regular visitor to Saddlebow Road over the years, the most prodigious event being the World Cup (The Gold Trophy).

Other short oval formulas such as Banger racing also appear regularly at the track and the stadium also hosts drifting and stunt events.