Abandoned race circuits - Page 4

MGDavid · 22 Sep 2005, 21:34 (Ref:1414338)

did anything come of the 'forum discount'?

gi_gav · 23 Sep 2005, 12:34 (Ref:1414802)

I think we'd be able to offer a 15% discount from the publisher, but in truth amazon is still cheaper...

fraggs · 18 May 2007, 11:22 (Ref:1915943)

in the last twelve months i've done some reading up on motorsport and got a copy of this book. it really was a fantastic read.

one of the other forums I'm on I got bored with the usual debate and decided to post something different and started a convo on lost/abandoned race circuits just to see what would happen and whether anyone would add to the circuits cited in Autodrome... its taken a life of its own and got on to RAF airfields and motorsport racing in the uk now..

Suze · 18 May 2007, 12:46 (Ref:1916014)

Having seen fraggs posting above, I've just read back through this thread. It's interesting to see the old suggestions and what went in, and what other circuits have been mentioned here and discussed between Gav and Sam, incase of a sequel

terence · 18 May 2007, 20:29 (Ref:1916275)

Im surprised no-one has mentioned Little Gransden,the sight of the very first post war race!It was between Gransden & Silverstone for a permanent sight,the BRDC chose Silverstone because of it,s location.

Suze · 19 May 2007, 19:37 (Ref:1916839)

Where's Little Gransden / do you have any more info on it? Never heard of it

Shawn · 19 May 2007, 19:53 (Ref:1916847)

Here is a satalite image I had on my p.c once.
It's a small track in Monza but you really can get an idea of just how big those banks were.

CLICK HERE

Rob29 · 20 May 2007, 07:16 (Ref:1917044)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suze

Where's Little Gransden / do you have any more info on it? Never heard of it

The name I recall was Gransden Lodge -used for one of the first meetings after WW2.I guess the same place-I think it was somewhere in the Midlands?

JohnMiller · 20 May 2007, 08:17 (Ref:1917063)

It's near St Neots.

terence · 20 May 2007, 11:38 (Ref:1917183)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suze

Where's Little Gransden / do you have any more info on it? Never heard of it

Little Gransden ,or Gransden Lodge is situated aroun 12mls N/W of Cambridge,Dissused ww2 airfield,currently being used as a Glider airstrip.

Suze · 21 May 2007, 07:50 (Ref:1917706)

Ah ok. Should've heard of it as not too far from us

A quick google brings up quite a bit of information but nothing on the old circuit that I can find, will do some more digging and post anything of interest here.

ss_collins · 21 May 2007, 09:34 (Ref:1917785)

Sounds like a drive at the weekend if the weathers fine

**Adam43** · 21 May 2007, 09:42 (Ref:1917795)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

Here is a satalite image I had on my p.c once.
It's a small track in Monza but you really can get an idea of just how big those banks were.

CLICK HERE

They certainly are and the satellite image doesn't give you an idea of how high they are. And you can visit it: http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92720

**Aysedasi** · 21 May 2007, 11:07 (Ref:1917868)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

Here is a satalite image I had on my p.c once.
It's a small track in Monza but you really can get an idea of just how big those banks were.

CLICK HERE

Fascinating picture!

Alan Raine · 21 May 2007, 12:57 (Ref:1917960)

And amazing how much of the old banking is still intact

fraggs · 23 May 2007, 17:10 (Ref:1919685)

I've just read a rather sad story about Grenzlandring around the city of Wegberg. Apparently its still possible to drive around the circuit as its now local roads.

ss_collins · 25 May 2007, 09:08 (Ref:1920878)

yes it is.

ss_collins · 29 May 2007, 08:40 (Ref:1923519)

It rained will make the trip after Le Mans

fraggs · 18 Jul 2007, 11:23 (Ref:1966455)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theonewhoistall/ <-- cheeky git.. Just had a look on here and he's ripped off the photos and posted them up on his flickr account.. he's credited them to the book, but even so..

Suze · 18 Jul 2007, 11:31 (Ref:1966463)

cheers fraggs.........

fraggs · 18 Jul 2007, 11:51 (Ref:1966468)

thats okay..

Bannes User · 20 Jul 2007, 00:19 (Ref:1967924)

Haven't read the book yet but is the "Circuit des Ardennes" in it?

It was the very first racing event in the world on a closed course back in 1902.

This is a picture of the 1905 winner, Hemery in his Darracq.

Bannes User

Bannes User · 20 Jul 2007, 00:51 (Ref:1967932)

The Monza banking in 2004... actually doing well over 100 km/h (even if it looks to be standing still) and having trouble to keep it on course even that low down on the banking. Took severe steering correction to the left to keep it going more or less in a straight line.

Rouen-les-Essarts, also in 2004; Virage du Nouveau Monde.

Suze · 20 Jul 2007, 07:07 (Ref:1968071)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bannes User

Haven't read the book yet but is the "Circuit des Ardennes" in it?

No, it's not.

d-b · 23 Jul 2007, 19:47 (Ref:1971422)

hi there

heard of a track in America called Langhorne(i think)
my book said it was round
was that true?
if so i bet it was an animal to drive on

db

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