Speedway Track Records in 1952
- Solo (1 lap rolling start): 0:16.2 - Lionel Levy
- Solo (1 lap clutch start): 0:18.2 - Lionel Levy
- Sidecar (2 laps flying start): 37- 1/5 secs - Jack Carruthers
- Sidecar (2 laps clutch start): 39- 1/5 secs - Jim Davies
- Speedcar (1 lap rolling start): 16- 4/5 secs - Frank Brewer (/)
- Speedcar (2 laps rolling start): 33- 3/5 secs - Ray Revell
- Speedcar (50 laps rolling start): 16:49.0 - Beale Simmons
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