 Airfield Circuit (1961–1971) | |
| Location | Kumalo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Coordinates | 20°08′13″S 28°36′31″E / 20.13694°S 28.60861°E |
| Broke ground | 1959 |
| Opened | July 1961 |
| Closed | December 1971 |
| Major events | Former: South African Formula One Championship Rhodesian Grand Prix (1961–1970) South African Springbok Championship Series (1969–1971) |
| Airfield Circuit (1961–1971) | |
| Length | 3.444 km (2.140 miles) |
| Turns | 8 |
| Race lap record | 1:18.000 ( 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]
- ^ "Kumalo, McNeillie". Guido de Carli. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Galpin, Darren. "Kumalo". GEL Motorsport Information Page. Retrieved 6 August 2023.