History of Greyhound Racing at Sunderland Stadium Since 1940
1940s: War‑Time Beginnings War clouds hung over the Tyne, but the greyhound track at Sunderland didn’t pause. In 1940 the stadium opened with a makeshift grandstand, a strip of grass, and a crowd of rationed locals who craved the roar of the dogs. The early races were a mix of amateur trainers and military personnel […]