Circuit Zandvoort old Layout 1948 - 1989 (Old Zandvoort Full Lap with Abandoned Sections)
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Circuit Zandvoort old Layout 1948 - 1989 (Old Zandvoort Full Lap with Abandoned Sections)
In this Circuits of the past video, we show you where the original layout of the Zandvoort Circuit used to be. The Zandvoort Circuit is the home of the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.
We start our lap on the start/finish straight of the current track. This part of the layout is still original as it opened in 1948. Only the track has been modernized.
Before the permanent Zandvoort circuit opened there was already a street circuit in the famous Dutch seaside resort. But more about that in this video: • Zandvoort 1939 Street ...
The first corner at Zandvoort is the famous Tarzan Corner. Why this corner has been named to Tarzan? Well, there are differnt stories about that. You can read them in the article on the website:
www.circuitsof... (English)
www.circuitsof... (Nederlands)
The Tarzan Corner is a hard braking point at Zandvoort and famous for it’s many spectacular overtaking actions.
After the Tarzan Corner comes the Gerlach Corner, a fast right-hander which is very tricky in the wet.
Next comes the Hugenholtz Corner, named after the former circuit director John Hugenholtz who also designed circuits like Suzuka, Nivelles and the Motodrom section of Hockenheim.
In 2020 the Hugenholtz Corner has been changed for the return of Formula 1. To create a wider entrance to the paddock they move dit to the inside. As a compensation they increased the banking.
After the Hugenholtz Corner comes the most exciting part of the Zandvoort circuit. A full throttle blast through 3 sweeping corners, with considerable elevation changes.
Than comes the Scheivlak Corner, the most demanding corner of Zandvoort. Fortunately this section is still original. However, in the 1990’s this part was left abandoned!
In 1989 the municipal of Zandvoort, owner of the circuit ground, sold a part of the circuit to built there a holiday resort. Those day’s politicians actually wanted to get rid of the circuit.
However, circuit director Hans Ernst managed to get money to build a new section so that the circuit could remain operational. From now they used a 2.5 kilometers short layout called the Interim Circuit.
A part of the old track was demolished for the construction of the holiday resort, while the other unused parts were left abandoned.
After the Scheivlak was the fast left right combination named Hondenvlak. In the late 1970’s this section became controversial because of it’s high speeds.
For the 1979 Dutch Grand Prix they built a temporary chicane in the second kink. In 1980 there was a permanent solution and the fast left-right was changed into a chicane named Marlboro Corner. Today this part is a golf course.
After Hondenvlak came a notorious part of the old Zandvoort track. The fast kink at Tunnel Oost, which is Dutch for Tunnel East.
This was the site of some terrible incidents during the Dutch Grand Prix. First in 1970 Piers Courage died here after a crash in the fast kink at Tunnel Oost.
In 1973 Roger Williamson died at the same corner after he crashed on the exit of the Hondenvlak. His car overturned and came to a stop at Tunnel East. Then the car caught fire and Roger Williamson died in the flames.
Today Tunnel Oost is gone. It was already demolished during the 1990’s to prevent noughty boys to race on the abandoned part of the track.
After Tunnel Oost was a short straight leading to the fast right/left combination named Bos In. This section is now a holiday resort.
Originally the track ran through the woods here. However, in the 1960’s the forest has been cut down because a small beetle caused wood rot.
For the 1973 F1 Grand Prix the track needed a major renovation. So the fast Bos In corner was changed into a chicane named Panorama Corner.
Until 2020 there was a remain of the final corner on the parking of the current Zandvoort circuit. However, for the 2020 renovations for Formula 1 this remain has been demolished.
Until 2019 there was also a service road following the old track. But for the new banked version of the Arie Luyendijk Corner this has also been demolished.
More about the history of the Zandvoort Circuit:
www.circuitsof... (English)
www.circuitsof... (Nederlands)
Special thanks to: CM.com Circuit Zandvoort, Open Golf the Dunes Zandvoort and Center Parks Zandvoort for allow me to film on ttheir property.
Special thanks too at Rob Petersen for the historic pictures from the 1970's and 1980's .
Also special thanks to Simon Smith for the voiceover. Visit also his channel: / higherplaingames
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Brilliant track back then and still spectacular after extensive renovations which is quite rare.
I raced here once in 2012 and it is a fantastic circuit to drive. I never got used to the bump at the turn-in to Scheivlak and always had a 'confidence lift', which others didn't..! It cost me a place on the podium but I received the 'Driver of the Day' trophy, which always takes me back to a great weekends racing, whenever I give it a polish..!
Yes, Zandvoort is stil a great circuit, especially the sprint to the Scheivlak and the bump before. There are more who do a lift there and some even brake (not me) :D
You deserve more than a million subs
Thanks!
how can something make you happy and sad at the same time? Such memories, nostalgia for races i remember from the 60s - but happy to see it being used again, even if redesigned ~ thanks for the vid -esp enjoyed the section on the golf course. Curious - is there any markers for Piers and/or Roger W?
There is a memorial for Piers Courage and Roger Williamson at the entrance of the track. There was no memorial on the golf course when I filmed there. However, the owner asked me for the exact location of the Williamson crash and said he would place a memorial there. I will ask him about it next time.
@@Circuitsofthepast The Williamson death was an absolutely disgraceful event. I went to the Friday practice day but didn't attend the actual race on Sunday. If I had I suspect I would have been turned off motor racing for life.
@@twillis449 Williamson's biggest fear was being burnt alive, only his second race and his fear became a reality. A very dark day for F1
Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I came to the track as a little boy, unfortunately I never experienced an F1 race. now after 36 years the time has finally come and the royal class is coming back. I can't wait until Sunday 5 Sept and Max takes the title!!!! 🇳🇱😜
thank you very much👍🇳🇱✌
Graag gedaan. Ik kwam er voor het eerst in 1989, toen het interim-circuit pas was geopend. Het oude gedeelte was toen nog helemaal in tact en was bereikbaar via Paddock 3. Ik ben toen eerst tegengesteld gereden, tot aan de hekken voor de Rob Slotemakerbocht. Vanaf daar ben ik in de goede richting gesprint. Dat was mijn herinnering aan het oude circuit.
Always been one of my favourite circuits on the toca (cademasters) racing games, dont think the new ones going to be as fun anymore
We count our losses for want of another resort and golf course. Fantastic memories, thank you!
You're welcome. Yes it's sad the old track is lost. But don't hate the resort and the golf course. The people of both where willing to lem me film on their property. The owner of the golf course is very interested in the history of his ground.
Its so interesting to see that Herman was a racer back in the day in an opel ascona, whereas my race car is my road car that i use now (1973 Audi 100ls if your interested) and the video as well is very good and informative if you want to learn about old zandvoort and the driver getting stuck on the kerb is very funny but not if your in the car. Anyway its a good video and always interesting to see that Herman was a racer back in the day.
Thanks!
One of the kerbs he was stucked on is now in my back garden :)
Just came across the best channel on youtube, you guys are legends! The nostalgia is of another level!!!
Thanks!
When i walked part of the old track a few years ago i found a small piece of smooth concrete with red white and blue paint on it, i like to think its maybe a part of some concrete barrier that had advertising on it. I still have it laying here on my desk :p
Very great video this track is fun to watch. See you next time
It's a lovely track in the present day layout. I'm 32 and never been there up to yesterday to drive it with my Polo. Should have done it way sooner, i have always went to the Assen circuit since that is way closer to my home
Dan wonen we bij elkaar in de buurt. Ik woon op 45 minuten van Assen.
@@Circuitsofthepast ik uit sneek
Every old track needs a Herman
One of the best motorcycle tracks ever. Absolutely my favourite.
However it was mainly used for car racer there were also motorcycle races at Zandvoort. But I think that will be now something from the past with the high banked corners and oval style last corner.
Love this track so much such a classic
Me too. I have so much memories to Zandvoort.
@@Circuitsofthepast It really is such a driver’s circuit with so little room for error i love it.
Thanks so much for vid. Did several ‘Sterrendagen’ with the MAC Zandvoort in 85-86 then proper Dutch national championship races in 87-88. Fond memories. By the way, the hump between Hugenholtz and Slotemaker does have a name, it’s called Hunzerug.:-)
Dat weet ik, ik heb er in de jaren 90 veel gereden op het Interimcircuit.
The only track I managed to beat Jim Clark on in GPL
Thank you amazing documentary
You're welcome.
Excellent work!
Thanks!
@5:49 Golf is a mixture of shooting and speed.
You aim and launch a projectile at high speed. There's averaging 200kph on a ZXR750 getting to a coffee shop to relax with friends, then there's the sound and feel of a golf ball leaving at 200kph... it's a heady mix.
You might do more paranormal videos on other racing circuits. The drivers that lost their lives might be still around lol. It might be interesting. It is my suggestion for you guys to do ok later keep up the good work. I always love this videos😊
Next year on Halloween I do another 'Haunted Race Tracks' video :)
thanks and great job on the video. I really enjoyed it!!
You're welcome!
Fascinating look at one of my favourite tracks. The first Grand Prix I really remember watching was the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix, won by Sir Jackie Stewart in tragic circumstances after Roger Williamson's fatal crash.
On a totally unrelated note, Simon, do you ever do voiceover work for television programs? We watch a show called Mysteries of the Abandoned, which is about derelict industrial sites around the world, which is ironic or fitting given the theme of Circuits of the Past and the chap who does the voiceovers involving foreign languages being translated into English sounds very much like you.
Thanks! It's also my favorite track. I have many great memories to it. In the early 1990's I was almost every weekend here to watch races or drive there by myself.
I think the other question should be answered by Simon himself. All I know is he also does also voiceovers for the British government and his own channel.
Roger Williamson 😢😢😢 rest in peace...
this is amazing thank you
You're welcome
O desenho da pista era perfeito
I wonder if the old layout could be replicated into a mod track for Assetto Corsa. It could be possible however I think lot of work because when certain people rebuilt the old Southern Loop of Nurburgring with 60's layout, they used lot of photos to replicate it from what I heard, however did amazing job. same people should re create old Zandvoort.
There is a recreation from the original Zandvoort layout in GPL. However, it would be cool if they do a moders remake of old Zandvoort (Hmmm, sounds contradictory).
0:55: the famous "Rosset move" ;-)
leuk Herman! The Good Old Days...
Bedankt!
EN geabonneerd...
@@amersfoortsefotograa Bedankt!
Mooi gemaakt weer herman,👍
Bedankt!
This is great👍🇳🇱
Ja dat was een heel mooi circuit destijds.
Nostalgia....!
A weird question for sure, but will you be filming abound abandoned roads or higjways?
Well, I filmed some legendary roads years ago. But the videos were not that popular so I stopped it. People want to see me filming old race tracks. However, here you can see them: ruclips.net/video/igi4TRnA_a4/видео.html
Piers Courage derrapó en qué curva ? . Recuerdo que era un trazado muy veloz y la pista comentaban estaba siempre sucia por el viento que corría permanentemente, aparte los autos que salían de pista y volvian la ensuciaban peor . Unas dunas de tierra la rodeaban . Igual que en todo circuito de esos tiempos 60 y 70 . Mi recuerdo por Piers y Rogers.
El lugar donde murió Piers Courage fue a la salida del Túnel Este. 7:12
Its so wierd that i have an obsession on old and abandoned pictures and I dont know whats it called
Urban Exploring
Check this playlist for more Zandvoort videos: ruclips.net/video/zxHPkHxnXBU/видео.html
Could you try to do a lap on Targa Florio circuit?
That's on my to-do-list.
Yes please!
Would love to know if the old pits are still there!
If you want to know what the Targa Florio was like in it's heyday check out the film: The Speed Merchants.
I'd be interested to see how much of it I can recognise from the Grand Prix Legends mod.
Jan de Wijker isn't pronounced as Jan de Wicker but rather Jan de Why-ker with a silent h (in Dutch ij = y). I think from an English background you'd come closest to the original pronunciation this way.
Ik weet wel hoe je 'Jan de Wijker' uitspreekt.
@@Circuitsofthepast Waarom spreek je het dan uit als Wicker? Tenminste zo klinkt het in mijn oren.
Naja, wou alleen behulpzaam zijn. Fijne feestdagen!
@@LogiForce86 Als je goed had opgelet wist je dat ik niet degene ben die de voiceover doet maar Simon Smith. Hij is een 'native English speaker' en kan dat veel beter dan ik. Alleen kan hij de Nederlandse namen niet zo goed uitspreken, waar hij zelfs nog een grap over maakt.
Fijne feestdagen!
Watch also the video of the current Zandvoort circuit with the banked corners: ruclips.net/video/o-7N406bK74/видео.html
old track is still visible if you knoq what to look out
Spent a weekend at zandvoort Alfa festival 2018 with original track, got in for free on the Friday and spent an epic weekend there, went to same event 2019 most of the same spectator areas locked and fenced off, am sure now with f1 it will never be the same again and full of fluorescent jacket nazis like the communist republic of silverstone if you know what I mean a shame it will never be the wonderful old and friendly zandvoort ☹️
Can you do at the abandoned valencia street circuit?
Valencia is in this old video: ruclips.net/video/4BqNngAE7LI/видео.html
And here a guest blog about Valencia on the website: www.circuitsofthepast.com/valencia-street-circuit-track-visit-2017/
Murray Walker was always getting things wrong because he was so stubbornly English he didn't listen to others. He called straights corners, tifosi Ferrari only fans, ..... the list goes on 😂
Yes, he is also called several times in the video 'Top 10 Urban Myths and Misconceptions in Motorsport'. You can watch it here: ruclips.net/video/OEoCACI1jQI/видео.html
@@Circuitsofthepast thanks 👍
GOOD JOB! THIS IS A TRULY CHALENGING AND SAFE CIRCUIT; WITH BANKINGS THE WAY THEY SHOULD BE. THE MEXICAN CIRCUIT CAN NOT SAY THE SAME, WITH THE NONSENSE MUTILATION IT SUFFERED RECENTLY. ONCE A REALLY CHALENGING CIRCUIT, NOW A NAIVE AND NONSENSE CIRCUIT IS TO BE FOUND THERE. A PICNIC FOR DRIVERS THANKS TO @#$&"* TIELKE.
Fortunately they didn't asked Tilke for the adjustments to Zandvoort. However, there were already drivers who suggest they should change the Tarzan Corner (Turn 1) to make it more easy to overtake. That would mean a reconstruction to a Tilke hairpin. Then even better DRS :O