Circuit Zandvoort

Although there were some races at Zandvoort before WW II, a real circuit was not built until after the war, mainly designed by John Hugenholz[?]. The first event was held in 1949, as the Zandvoort Grand Prix. The following year, the race was called the Dutch Grand Prix, which was included in the Formula One World Championship in 1952. In 1985, the Dutch Grand Prix was held for the last time, as part of the circuit had to be remodelled because of new buildings. Currently the circuit is again bidding to be included in the Formula One World Championship. The major event that is currently held at the circuit is the Marlboro Master of Formula 3[?], where Formula 3[?] cars of several national racing series compete with each other.

The most famous corner in the circuit is the Tarzanbocht (Tarzan corner) which provides excellent take-over opportunities.

In the history of the circuit, two deadly accidents have occurred here: Piers Courage[?] in the 1970 Dutch Grand Prix, and Roger Williamson[?] died in 1973.

Links

Circuit Zandvoort homepage (http://www.circuit-zandvoort.nl/) (in Dutch)