Video: Why it's time for racing to return to Crystal Palace

16th November 2023

Ben Miles

Let’s be honest, Murray Walker’s commentary makes anything better doesn’t it? And when it’s little saloon cars being absolutely ragged around the confines of Crystal Palace, perfection.

It all serves to make you wish that they would reopen Crystal Palace for racing. These tiny cars look brilliant as they attack some really flowing roads in South London.

And the track itself looks great. Trees overhanging the circuit, fans close by, greenery and bridges. It just looks fantastic.

Then there's the racing, which is relentlessly entertaining. Slipstreaming saloon cars firing themselves around a circuit is always something to catch the eye, but Crystal Palace just seems to really encourage it. If you want the real best, fast forward to the ten minute mark for a fantastic three-way tussle.

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