CASTLE COMBE

Castle Combe Circuit opened just 18 months after Silverstone in the summer of 1950, making it one of the longest established circuits in the UK and until 1999, the circuit followed its original layout, around the perimeter of the old air base.

In its first year, a young Stirling Moss won a race and over the next few years, names like Mike Hawthorn, Colin Chapman, Les Leston, Roy Salvadori and John Surtees thrilled huge crowds.

By the 60's, several planning constraints had seen the circuit become run down and although the old Brands Hatch company, Motor Circuit Developments tried hard to develop meetings in the early 70's with Formula 5000 and other major events, planning problems prevented long term development.

However in 1976, the circuit lease was obtained by the current owners and the long road to developing the circuit as a modern national racing venue began. [ MORE ]