Visit of old closed circuits

[born2drive]

Hello racers!

I am pretty new on this forum. I tried find similar topic, but unfortunately unsuccessful.
I am looking for old race circuit, which are not already being used. But you can see it and in best condition also drive after them.

I come from Czech Republic, so for example our old Masaryk circuit (19 miles/one circuit) is now open for public roads. And there you can also drive.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaryk_Circuit
http://brnonow.com/2009/08/5-videos-of-old-masaryk...
http://tinyurl.com/b75hlux



Do you know any other old race circuit like this in Europe? A couple years ago I read Autocar magazine and there was some article, where editor wrote about some old circuit. There were also terrific pictures of old tribune and race track. The surrounding area was unkempt and full of memories.
I would like to find similar old circuits and visit them. Does have somebody any tips for me? Thanks!

[will_]

I think you're talking about Reims? Very well known and accessible.

Also, Richard Meaden wrote a book on a similar subject - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-Motorsport-Routes-...

[mad4amanda]

There is a brilliant book called Autodrome- The Lost Race Curcuits of Europe by s.s Collins et Al

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autodrome-Lost-Race-Circui...

just realised what a good investment mine was!

[Motown Junk]

mad4amanda said:

There is a brilliant book called Autodrome- The Lost Race Curcuits of Europe by s.s Collins et Al

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autodrome-Lost-Race-Circui...

just realised what a good investment mine was!

Wow! same here, will have to move it next to my Russel Bulgin book on the shelf!

[Lordbenny]

will_ said:

I think you're talking about Reims? Very well known and accessible.

Also, Richard Meaden wrote a book on a similar subject - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-Motorsport-Routes-...

I just bought that book from The Works in Sutton High Street for £2.00, (reduced from £25) they had 3 left!

[born2drive]

Thank you, this is exactly what I am looking for! Now I am going to find out which store is the best option for me

[Lordbenny]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-Motorsport-Routes-...

Also this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Classic-Motor-racing-C...

[iva cosworth]

Lordbenny said:

I just bought that book from The Works in Sutton High Street for £2.00, (reduced from £25) they had 3 left!

I did exact same thing sometime ago,can't remember if i paid only £2 though

Good little shop that,some cheap motorsport related paperbacks too.

[born2drive]

I bought "Classic Motorsport Routes" by Richard Meaden. Now I am waiting for delivery
The book "Autodrome: The Lost Race Circuits of Europe" looks wonderful! But I read that this book is out of stock. Price is quite high on amazon. I hope that I will find some used book in good condition and with suitable price