Owing to the large scale abandonment of temporary street circuits on safety grounds, the late 1950s saw a dramatic rise in the number of permanent motor sport facilities around the USA. One…

In 1927, Paramount Studios purchased a 2700-acre ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. Located near the Agoura Hills between Malibu and the Conejo Valley, Paramount used the ranch to create…

Between 1951 and 1955, the French Mediterranean town of Hyeres hosted an annual twelve hour race. Organised by the Association Sportive Automobile Club du Var, it was backed by the municipal…

During the 20th century, Italy hosted more grand road races than any other country. The Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Giro di Sicilia were by far the most famous, but the Mugello GP was no less daunting…

With 24 fatalities during its five year sojourn, the Carrera Panamericana was perhaps the most dangerous motor race ever. An open road border-to-border dash across Mexico’s section of the…

Between 1950 and 1956, the Pebble Beach road course established itself as the premier street circuit on the United States West Coast. Positioned between Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel-by-the…

Prior to declaring independence in November 1975 (when a 26 year civil war erupted), the Portuguese colony of Angola was a hot bed of African motor racing. Permanent tracks at Benguela…

The closing of Normandy’s Rouen circuit in 1994 robbed Europe of a fine track considered by many to be the equal of Spa Francorchamps. That all evidence of the facility was bulldozed in 1999 remains…