Recognition, Auckland Speedway's time was limited at Western Springs.
This summer season will be the last raced at the venue, after 95 years.
Councillors voted 11-to-eight in favour of an 11-million-dollar upgrade to Onehunga's Waikaraka Park.
Western Springs Speedway Promoter Bruce Robertson says the move will be a fresh start.
He says just like Rome's Colosseum, good things can't last forever.
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