distances of 272, 425, 469, 673 and 815 metres formed the basis of meetings around a 360-metre circumference course. Events included the Tardelli Handicap and Potters Classic which was overseen by Newcastle-under-Lyme Stadium Ltd. One of the prominent track trainers was Jimmy Gibson. Track manager Dave Tattum ended the greyhound racing in 2003. Speedway In 1973, Chesterton Potters speedway was founded by stadium owner Russell Bragg, and they rode the first season before changing their name to the Stoke Potters. In the latter period of the stadium's operation, it hosted mainly motorcycle speedway, and it was the home stadium of two speedway teams: the Stoke Potters and the Stoke Spitfires, who raced on Saturdays and Wednesdays respectively. During the 2017 season, the stadium also hosted the home race nights for the Carmarthen Dragons while they continued working towards their own venue and a return of league speedway in Wales. It held the Stoke Potters' last race on 14 September 2019, as the stadium was sold off to a housing developer. Other events It also hosted occasional BriSCA Formula 1 Stock Cars and BriSCA Formula 2 Stock Cars meetings and various events such as firework displays and occasional shows. External links BBC Speedway website, specific to Stoke Speedway. Official website of the BSPA (British Speedway Promoters' Association) Official club website: http://www.stokepotters.co References Defunct sports venues in Staffordshire Defunct speedway venues in England Defunct greyhound racing venues in the United Kingdom