Circuit Zandvoort
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Circuit Zandvoort is a motor racing circuit located near the town of Zandvoort, in the Netherlands, near the North Sea coast line.
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, and it 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 Masters, 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 overtaking opportunities.
In the history of the circuit, two fatal accidents have occurred: Piers Courage during the 1970 Dutch Grand Prix, and Roger Williamson died in 1973.
See also: List of Formula One circuits
Links
Circuit Zandvoort homepage (http://www.circuit-zandvoort.nl/) (in Dutch)