Llandow Circuit
Encyclopedia
Llandow Circuit is a motorsport
circuit at Llandow
, Vale of Glamorgan
, 15 miles (24 km) south west of Cardiff
, Wales
.
As one of the smaller Circuits in the UK, Llandow offers a unique opportunity for Novice and Intermediate users to enjoy some technically challenging corners in a controlled environment.
Llandow Circuit is available for of Testing, Trackdays and hire for exclusive events.
Llandow Kart Circuit, run by South Wales Karting Centre, is immediately adjacent to the main circuit.
in World War II
. Decommissioned in 1957 part of the site was subsequently purchased by Jack Evans at auction in 1961, who with the help of the South Wales Automobile Club created an oval circuit using the runway and perimeter roads. The circuit was opened by Graham Hill
in 1963.
The circuit fell into disrepair, losing its track licence in 1977. During the 1980s little motorsport besides karting and testing took place; Welsh motorsport largely moved to the newly created Pembrey Circuit
.
Resurfacing work at Llandow led to the granting of a Motor Sports Association
Sprint Licence in 2001.
The circuit is now available for private and club hire, testing, and motorcycle and car track day
s.
The circuit remains privately owned by the descendants of Jack Evans.
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
circuit at Llandow
Llandow
Llandow is a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The village is located south west of Cardiff.- Amenities :Within Llandow is a small medieval parish church, whose history dates back to the 11th century, with a saddleback tower dedicated to the Holy Trinity.Adjacent to the village is a...
, Vale of Glamorgan
Vale of Glamorgan
The Vale of Glamorgan is a county borough in Wales; an exceptionally rich agricultural area, it lies in the southern part of Glamorgan, South Wales...
, 15 miles (24 km) south west of Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
.
As one of the smaller Circuits in the UK, Llandow offers a unique opportunity for Novice and Intermediate users to enjoy some technically challenging corners in a controlled environment.
Llandow Circuit is available for of Testing, Trackdays and hire for exclusive events.
Llandow Kart Circuit, run by South Wales Karting Centre, is immediately adjacent to the main circuit.
History
Llandow Circuit began life as an airfield, home to early SpitfiresSupermarine Spitfire
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used as a front line fighter and in secondary roles into the 1950s...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Decommissioned in 1957 part of the site was subsequently purchased by Jack Evans at auction in 1961, who with the help of the South Wales Automobile Club created an oval circuit using the runway and perimeter roads. The circuit was opened by Graham Hill
Graham Hill
Norman Graham Hill was a British racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion. He is the only driver to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport — the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500 and Formula One World Championship.Graham Hill and his son Damon are the only father and son pair both to...
in 1963.
The circuit fell into disrepair, losing its track licence in 1977. During the 1980s little motorsport besides karting and testing took place; Welsh motorsport largely moved to the newly created Pembrey Circuit
Pembrey Circuit
Pembrey Circuit is a racing circuit outside Pembrey village, south Wales. It is deemed to be the home of Welsh motorsport, providing racing for cars, motorcycles, karts and trucks...
.
Resurfacing work at Llandow led to the granting of a Motor Sports Association
Motor Sports Association
The Motor Sports Association , is the official governing body of motorsport in the United Kingdom.-Responsibilities:...
Sprint Licence in 2001.
The circuit is now available for private and club hire, testing, and motorcycle and car track day
Track day
A track day is an organised event in which members of the public are allowed to drive or ride around established motor racing circuits, or alternatively on closed or disused airfields...
s.
The circuit remains privately owned by the descendants of Jack Evans.
Circuit Details
- Length: 1.45 kilometre (0.90099046814222 mi)
- Width: 9 metres (30 ft)
- Noise Limitation: 105 dB