After reading our story about Maroubra Speedway last week, our mate ‘The Duke’ was kind enough to email me some pics and a short email.
“I read your blog about the Maroubra Speedway with interest. I was reminded of a visit to the South Head Cemetery some years ago where I took some photos of Phil Garlick’s headstone. Garlick was a daredevil who thrilled the punters of the day. Alas his bravado done him in.” For a little more info on Phil Garlick, check out this webpage. Thanks Duke!
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[…] Mid last year I posted about Maroubra Speedway and about one of the legendary drivers there Phil Garlick. The Speedway operated in the ’20s and ’30s and claimed a total of 7 lives during its […]