The stadium was located adjacent to the River Ely, where it meanders between Penarth Road and the Barry railway line.

[4] In November 1950, the Speedway Control Board visited the track in order to issue a licence for league racing the following year.

[5] In January 1951, attempts were made by the Cardiff rugby league team to negotiate a lease for part of the stadium.

[7] The first home fixture was on 5 April 1951 and the stadium underwent an official opening by the Lord Mayor Alderman George Ferrier.

[8] On 31 May, the stadium held its most significant event to date, a qualifying round of the 1951 Individual Speedway World Championship.