The track is positioned within an industrial estate in the north western Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows.

The first Australian Cup, held on the 31 March 1958, was won by champion greyhound, Rookie Rebel.

Following a dispute over rent, the last race meeting held at the North Melbourne Track was on 16 April 1962.

The MGRA ended up receiving compensation to relocate the track to the Broadmeadows site.

The biggest event is the Australian Cup, which is worth AU$250,000 to the winner.