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Breedon Everard Raceway

Coordinates: 20°06′31″S 28°34′13″E / 20.10861°S 28.57028°E / -20.10861; 28.57028
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Breedon Everard Raceway

Short Circuit (1975–present)

Original Circuit (1969–1974)
LocationBulawayo, Zimbabwe
Time zoneUTC+02:00
Coordinates20°06′31″S 28°34′13″E / 20.10861°S 28.57028°E / -20.10861; 28.57028
OpenedNovember 1969; 54 years ago (1969-11)
Major eventsCurrent:
Bulawayo 3 Hours
Former:
South African Formula One Championship Rhodesian Grand Prix (1971–1973)
Short Circuit (1975–present)
Length3.478 km (2.161 miles)
Turns8
Original Circuit (1969–1974)
Length4.079 km (2.536 miles)
Turns10
Race lap record1:21.400 (Rhodesia John Love, Chevron B25, 1973, SA F1)

The Breedon Everard Raceway (also known as Bulawayo Motorsport Park) is a motor racing circuit in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The circuit was built in 1969 when Zimbabwe was known as Rhodesia. This circuit was built and completed in December 1969 and was originally 4.081 km (2.536 mi) long, but was shortened to 3.478 km (2.161 mi) in 1975.[1] The circuit hosted the Rhodesian Grand Prix on 3 occasions and hosts the Bulawayo 3 Hours sportscar race.

Lap records

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The fastest official race lap records at the Breedon Everard Raceway are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Original Circuit: 4.079 km (1969–1974)
Formula Two 1:21.400[2] John Love Chevron B25 1973 Bulawayo 100
Formula One 1:24.600[3] Dave Charlton Lotus 72D 1972 Rhodesian Grand Prix

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bulawayo". RacingCircuits.info.
  2. ^ "VIII Bulawayo 100". Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  3. ^ "1972 Rhodesian Grand Prix". Retrieved 6 August 2023.