From 1949 until 1979, Brompton was the home to the world-famous Rowley Park Speedway located on the corner of Torrens Road and Coglin Street. Rowley Park was a  dirt track speedway built in the old Brompton Brick Pits and operated 23 meetings per season (usually October to April) on Friday nights and was capable of holding over 10,000 spectators.
For nearly three decades, from 1949 to 1979, Brompton boasted the world-renowned Rowley Park Speedway, located at Torrens Road and Coglin Street. This dirt track speedway, built in the old brick pits, welcomed 23 events annually (October to April) on Friday nights, with a capacity for over 10,000 spectators.