Rufforth Circuit
Rufforth Circuit is a disused motor racing circuit built on an airfield in North Yorkshire, England. Rufforth circuit was built on the site of a World War II bomber base, RAF Rufforth, opened in 1942. The airfield remained in active service after the war, eventually closing in 1954. Rufforth circuit opened in 1959, and held races until 1962. The circuit hosted Formula 2 and Formula Junior races between 1961 and 1978 as well as numerous sports car events. The circuit was one of many of Britain's airfields to be transformed into motor racing venues.
Rufforth 1960-1978 Track Layout | |
| Location | North Yorkshire, England |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1959 |
| Closed | 1978 |
| Major events | Formula 2, Formula Junior |
| 1959 Circuit | |
| Length | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| 1960-1978 Circuit | |
| Length | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
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