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James McNeillie Circuit

Coordinates: 20°08′13″S 28°36′31″E / 20.13694°S 28.60861°E / -20.13694; 28.60861
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James McNeillie Circuit
Airfield Circuit (1961–1971)
LocationKumalo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Time zoneUTC+02:00
Coordinates20°08′13″S 28°36′31″E / 20.13694°S 28.60861°E / -20.13694; 28.60861
Broke ground1959
OpenedJuly 1961; 63 years ago (1961-07)
ClosedDecember 1971; 52 years ago (1971-12)
Major eventsFormer:
South African Formula One Championship Rhodesian Grand Prix (1961–1970)
South African Springbok Championship Series (1969–1971)
Airfield Circuit (1961–1971)
Length3.444 km (2.140 miles)
Turns8
Race lap record1:18.000 (Rhodesia John Love, Brabham BT20, 1967, F1)

The James McNeillie Circuit was a 3.444 km (2.140 mi) motor racing circuit in Kumalo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The circuit was built from 1959 to 1961 in Kumalo Airfield, 3 km (1.9 mi) northeast of Bulawayo. And it was named after the politician, James McNeillie. The circuit held the Rhodesian Grand Prix in 1961–1970, and South African Springbok Championship Series in 1969–1971. After the opening of nearby Breedon Everard Raceway, the circuit was closed in 1971.[1][2]

Lap records

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The fastest official race lap records at the James McNeillie Circuit are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Airfield Circuit: 3.444 km (1961–1971)
Formula One 1:18.000[3] John Love Brabham BT20 1967 Rhodesian Grand Prix
Formula Two 1:26.500[4] Paul Hawkins Brabham BT10 1964 Rhodesian Grand Prix
Group 6 1:28.500[5] Dave Charlton Chevron B19 1971 Embassy 3 Hours

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kumalo, McNeillie". Guido de Carli. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  2. ^ Galpin, Darren. "Kumalo". GEL Motorsport Information Page. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  3. ^ "1967 Rhodesian Grand Prix". Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  4. ^ "1964 Rhodesian Grand Prix". Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  5. ^ "1971 South African Springbok Embassy 3 hours". Retrieved 6 August 2023.