 The 4-lap track record (clutch start) of 60.7 seconds was set by Hans Nielsen on 18 July 1990.Cradley St Lukes were in debt and after war a betting licence was obtained and Cradley Heath Enterprises started work on the stadium that would include a speedway track.The football club successfully gained permission from Stanley Rous (Football Association) to play on a ground that also held the other sports on the proviso that they did not interfere with the running of the club.