Race circuits come in all shapes and sizes, many have changed over time to the point they’re almost unrecognisable now compared to their original forms. The requirements of i...
While the likes of our very own Goodwood Motor Circuit, Spa-Francorchamps, Imola and even the Nürburgring have to some extent survived the tests of time and social advancement, we’ve picked out seven other racing circuits that unfortunately fell by the wayside.
What we would give to see motor racing return to legendary circuits like Charade in France and the Riverside International Raceway.
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Charade
Silverstone
Reims
Targa Florio
Spa-Francorchamps
Riverside
Avus
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Video: 7 incredible circuits that no longer exist
From the original Spa to the incredible banking at Avus…
26th October 2022
Formula 1
The seven best circuits that no longer exist
From the old Silverstone and Avus, to Charade and Reims…
30th April 2020
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60 years separate these Targa Florio winners
The beginning and the end of the world’s most romantic road race…
18th July 2023
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Video: The 7 best European race tracks
From Spa to Monza, Le Mans to Jerez…
15th February 2023
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Video: This footage shows how crazy the Targa Florio was
Footage from 1973 of cars flying through villages, spectators only inches away…
10th November 2020
Formula 1
Video: How Alfa Romeo almost won the 1972 Targa Florio
With the Red Bull F1 master Helmut Marko at the wheel…
20th August 2019
Doug Nye
Doug Nye: Retracing the Targa Florio
The magnum opus of all motor sport venues..?
15th June 2016
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Brian Redman Serialisation – Tackling The Targa
The toughest road race of all..?
26th May 2016
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• Step into the world of professional motorsport at Goodwood. Expert coaching, data analysis, and high-speed laps let you follow in the tyre tracks of legends.
Race Simulator Experience
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• Discover the track in our ultimate racing simulator experience at Goodwood Motor Circuit.
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• Step back in time and enjoy the quirks and charm of classic Land Rovers with our Off-Road Driving Experience.
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• Experience the thrill of Goodwood Motor Circuit in three top-spec performance machines and finish with a hot lap beside a racing pro.
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From£159per person
• A high-octane, fun-fuelled day of driving your own car around one of the world’s most challenging racing circuits.
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• Master powerslides, drifts, J-Turns and much more with our exhilarating Spin & Slide experience.
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• Begin your driving adventure at Goodwood. Conquer missions and develop the skills and confidence necessary for a lifetime of safe driving.
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