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Longridge circuit

Coordinates: 53°50′13″N 2°35′13″W / 53.83694°N 2.58694°W / 53.83694; -2.58694
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Longridge Circuit
Longridge track layout
LocationLongridge, Lancashire, England
Opened1973
Closed1978
Length0.69 km (0.43 miles)

Longridge Circuit was a motor racing circuit built the former Tootle Heights Quarry, close to Longridge, Lancashire, England. It held races between 1973-1978, although sprint events were held prior to this. The circuit was only 0.43 miles long (0.69km), this meant that starters was limited to a maximum of 10. In 1979 the site was sold and is now a caravan park.

References

Bibliography

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


53°50′13″N 2°35′13″W / 53.83694°N 2.58694°W / 53.83694; -2.58694