Perry Barr Stadium
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Perry Barr Stadium (also known as Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium and previously as Alexander Sports Ground(s)[1]) is a greyhound racing and motorcycle speedway stadium on Aldridge Road in Perry Barr, Birmingham, England. The track is operated by the Arena Racing Company (ARC), who lease it from owners the National Asset Management Agency. Racing takes place every Saturday evening, in addition to their four ARC fixtures.
Full name | Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium |
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Location | Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, England |
Coordinates | 52.5196°N 1.8988°W / 52.5196; -1.8988 |
Owner | National Asset Management Agency |
Operator | Arena Racing Company |
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Opened | 27 July 1929 (1929-07-27) |
Expanded | 2007 |
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Opened in 1929, it was built for Birchfield Harriers, who left in 1977. It is now used for greyhound racing and speedway. It is not to be confused with the Birchfield Ladbroke Stadium that is also known as the old Perry Barr Stadium which closed in 1984.