Sunday 28th March 1909

The Coliseum Motordrome in Los Angeles, California, US, opened with Jake De Rosier setting four motorcycle world records. The wood plank raceway was the first of its kind anywhere in the world; built right in the middle of the Ballona Wetlands. It was 1/3 mile long, and was the first board track built specifically for racing motorcycles. All motorcycle board races prior to this track were held on bicycle velodromes. Later, cars raced there also; driven by greats like Jimmy Murphy and Ralph De Palma.