Rufforth Circuit

Rufforth Circuit

[[File:Rufforth 1960-1978 Track Layout250px|frameless]]
Location	North Yorkshire, England
Opened	1959
Closed	1978
Major events	Formula 2, Formula Junior
1959 Circuit
Length	3.4 km (2.1 mi)
1960-1978 Circuit
Length	2.7 km (1.7 mi)

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 1961-1978 as well as numerous sports car events. The circuit was one of many of Britain's airfields to be transformed into motor racing venues.

History

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Rufforth circuit layout 1959

The original track layout of Rufforth circuit was used in 1959. This layout was 3.4 km (2.1 mi) long with the start/finish straight 2/3 of the way down the main straight.

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Rufforth circuit layout 1960-1978

The layout of Rufforth circuit was changed for 1960. The track was shortened to 2.7 km (1.7 mi) with the start finish straight being shortened and The Esses being inserted between Becketts Hairpin and Runway Bend. The start/finish straight was moved from the main straight to between Fosse Curve and Grange Curve.

Results

Year	Date	Class	Event	Winning driver	Winning constructor	Report
1960	September 10	Formula 2	X B.R.S.C.C. Formula 2 Race	Klaas Twisk	Cooper-Climax	Report
1961	April 1	Formula Junior	John Davy Championship Round 3	Peter Procter	Lotus-Ford	Report
	May 20	Formula Junior	John Davy Championship Round 9	Derek Bishton	Elva-BMC	Report
	September 9	Formula Junior	John Davy Championship Round 15	Peter Procter	Alexis-Ford	Report
1962	April 21	Formula Junior	B.R.S.C.C. Junior Championship Round 3	Geoff Breakell	Lotus-Ford	Report
	September 8	Formula Junior	B.R.S.C.C. Junior Championship Round 17	Bill Bradley	Cooper-Ford	Report

References

Bibliography

• Peter Swinger (2001). Motor Racing Circuits In England Then And Now. ISBN 0-7110-3104-5.