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{{Motorsport venue|
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  Name          = Circuit Park Zandvoort |
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  Location      = Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 2041 KP [[Zandvoort]], [[Netherlands]] |
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  Time          = [[GMT]] +1 |
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  Image        = [[Image:Circuit Zandvoort.png|230px]] |
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  Events        = [[Formula One]]; [[Ultimate Masters of Formula 3]]; [[A1 Grand Prix|A1GP]] ; [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]] |
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  Length_km    = 4.18 |
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  Length_mi    = 2.6 |
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  Turns        = 11 |
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  Record_time  = 1:19.880 |
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  Record_driver = [[Luca Badoer]] |
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  Record_team  = [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] |
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  Record_year  = 2001
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}}
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'''Circuit Park Zandvoort''' is a [[motorsport]] [[race track]] located in the dunes near the town of [[Zandvoort]], in the [[Netherlands]], near the [[North Sea]] coast line.
  
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'''Circuit Park Zandvoort''' is a [[motorsport]] [[race track]] located in the dunes near the town of [[Zandvoort]], in the [[Netherlands]], near the [[North Sea]] coast line.  
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==History==
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Although there were plans for races at Zandvoort before [[World War II]], the first street race was held on June 3, 1939. A real circuit was not built until after the war, built on communications roads built by the German army during its occupation in the Second World War. The circuit mainly designed by [[John Hugenholtz]].
  
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Although there were some races at Zandvoort before World War II, a real circuit was not built until after the war, mainly designed by [[John Hugenholtz]].  
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The circuit was inaugurated on August, 7, 1948. Next year, in 1949 the circuit hosted the Zandvoort Grand Prix. The following year, the race was called the Dutch Grand Prix, and it was included in the [[Formula One]] World Championship in {{F1|1952}}. It remained on the F1 calendar for 30 out of the next 34 years. In {{F1|1985}}, the Dutch Grand Prix was held for the last time. The company that commercially ran the circuit (CENAV) went out of business, marking the end of Circuit Zandvoort. The track, owned by the municipality of Zandvoort, was not used for some time and part of the grounds and approximately half of the track was sold in 1987 to Vendorado, a Bungalow park developer at that time. A plan to save the remaining track was made by a group of people and companies. Circuit Park Zandvoort was born, and the track was remodeled to an interim Club Circuit of {{km to mi|2.6|precision=1}} in the summer of 1989.  
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The first event was held in [[1949]], as the Zandvoort Grand Prix. The following year, the race was called the Dutch Grand Prix, and it was included in the [[Formula One]] World Championship in [[1952]]. In [[1985]], the Dutch Grand Prix was held for the last time, as part of the circuit had to be remodelled because of new buildings. Currently the circuit is again bidding to be included in the Formula One World Championship. The major event that is currently held at the circuit is the [[BP]] [[Ultimate Masters of Formula 3]], where [[Formula 3]] cars of several national racing series compete with each other.
 
  
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The most famous corner in the circuit is the ''Tarzanbocht'' (Tarzan corner) which provides excellent overtaking opportunities. This corner is reportedly named after a local character who had earned the nickname of [[Tarzan]] and only wanted to give up his vegetable garden in the dunes if the track's designers named a nearby corner after him.
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In 1995, CPZ got the "A Status" of the Dutch government and began building an international Grand Prix Circuit. This project was finished in 2001 when, after the track was redesigned to a {{km to mi|4.3|precision=1}} long circuit and a new pits building was realized (by HPG, the development company of John Hugenholtz jr, son of the former director), a new grandstand was situated along the long straight. One of the major events that is currently held at the circuit, along with DTM and A1GP, is the [[BP]] [[Ultimate Masters of Formula 3]], where [[Formula 3]] cars of several national racing series compete with each other (originally called Marlboro Masters, before tobacco advertising ban).
  
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In the history of the circuit, several fatal accidents have occurred; among them are [[Piers Courage]] during the [[1970 Dutch Grand Prix]], and [[Roger Williamson]] in [[1973]].
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The circuit gained popularity because of its fast, sweeping corners such as Scheivlak as well as the "Tarzanbocht" (Tarzan corner) hairpin at the end of the start/finish straight. Tarzanbocht is the most famous corner in the circuit which provides excellent overtaking opportunities. This corner is reportedly named after a local character who had earned the nickname of [[Tarzan]] and only wanted to give up his vegetable garden in the dunes if the track's designers named a nearby corner after him. On the other hand, many different stories about Tarzan Corner are known.  
  
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The older 'Classic' Zandvoort circuit layout is modeled in detail and can be driven in the [[Grand Prix Legends]] racing simulation for X86-based pc's.
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Circuit Park Zandvoort played host to the first race in the [[2006-07 A1 Grand Prix season|2006/07 season]] of [[A1 Grand Prix]] from [[29 September]] - [[1 October]] [[2006]].
  
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Circuit Park Zandvoort played host to the first race in the [[2006-07 A1 Grand Prix season|2006/07 season]] of [[A1 Grand Prix]] from 29 September - 1 October [[2006]]. Benefiting from the excitement of the first race, and the most enthusiastic fans in the world, [[A1 Team The Netherlands]] home race is bound to be one of the highlights on the A1 Grand Prix calendar.
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===Fatal accidents===
  
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''See also:'' [[List of Formula One circuits]]
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In the history of the circuit, several fatal accidents have occurred.
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{| class="prettytable"
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! Name !! Date !! Description
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| [[Wim Gerlach]] || June 10, 1957 || Died in the Gerlach corner. First fatality on the circuit.
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| [[Piers Courage]] || June 21, 1970 || His car turned over and caught fire. He was pinned down by his De Tomaso car and had no chance to escape.
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| [[Roger Williamson]] || July 29, 1973 || He lost control of his car during the [[1973 Dutch Grand Prix|F1 Dutch Grand Prix]] and crashed into the barriers, spun upside-down and caught fire. [[David Purley]] stopped his own race and tried, unsuccessfully, to save Williamson. The circuit was poorly prepared and not enough extinguishers were on hand.
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|-
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| [[Rob Slotemaker]] || July 29, 1979 || He broke his neck and died during a non-F1 event.
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|}
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==Design==
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Its design has been modified and altered several times over time:
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* 1948-1973: length {{km to mi|4.193|precision=3}}
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* 1973-1980: length {{km to mi|4.226|precision=3}}
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* 1980-1989: length {{km to mi|4.252|precision=3}}
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* 1989-1998: length {{km to mi|2.526|precision=3}}
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* 1999-present: length {{km to mi|4.300|precision=3}}
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The corners are named as follows (the numbers correspond to the image above, starting at the start/finish line):
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* Tarzan corner (1)
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* Gerlach corner (2)
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* Hugenholtz corner (3)
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* Hunzerug (4)
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* Rob Slotemaker corner (5)
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* Scheivlak (6)
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* Masters corner (formerly Marlboro corner) (7)
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* Renault corner (8)
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* Vodafone (9)
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* Audi S corner (10 + 11)
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* Kumho corner (12)
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* Arie Luyendyk (13)
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The elevation difference is {{m to ft|15}}.
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[[Image:Circuit Park Zandvoort.jpg|thumb|800px|none|The main straightaway during the [[A1GP]].]]
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== Use in games==
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The older 'Classic' Zandvoort circuit layout from 1967 is modeled in detail and can be driven in the [[Grand Prix Legends]] racing simulation for X86-based pc's. This was later converted to NASCAR 4, NASCAR 2002, 2003 and other simulations using a converter from website 'The Pits'. The current layout is used in the [[SimBin]] game [[RACE 07 - Official WTCC Game]].
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==See also==
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* [[List of Formula One circuits]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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*[http://www.circuit-zandvoort.nl/ Circuit Zandvoort homepage]
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* {{nl icon}} [http://www.circuit-zandvoort.nl/ Circuit Zandvoort homepage]
 
* [http://www.ict4us.com/markant/googlemaps-circuitzandvoort.htm Aerial photo (Google Maps)]
 
* [http://www.ict4us.com/markant/googlemaps-circuitzandvoort.htm Aerial photo (Google Maps)]
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* [http://www.a1gp.com/Circuit/CircuitInfo.aspx?circuitId=9&seasonId=4 A1GP Info of Circuit Zandvoort]
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Revision as of 12:02, 16 May 2008

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Circuit Park Zandvoort
Location 22px-Flag of the Netherlands.png Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 2041 KP Zandvoort, Netherlands
Events Formula One; Marlboro Masters; A1GP (Season 2006-07)
Length km 4.18
Length mi 2.6
Turns 11
Record time 1'19.880
Record driver Luca Badoer
Record team Ferrari
Record year 2001

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Circuit Park Zandvoort
Circuit Zandvoort.png
Location Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 108, 2041 KP Zandvoort, Netherlands
Time zone GMT +1
Major Events Formula One; Ultimate Masters of Formula 3; A1GP ; DTM
Circuit Length 4.18 km (2.6 mi)
Turns 11
Lap Record 1:19.880 (Luca Badoer, Ferrari, 2001)

Circuit Park Zandvoort is a motorsport race track located in the dunes near the town of Zandvoort, in the Netherlands, near the North Sea coast line.

History

Although there were plans for races at Zandvoort before World War II, the first street race was held on June 3, 1939. A real circuit was not built until after the war, built on communications roads built by the German army during its occupation in the Second World War. The circuit mainly designed by John Hugenholtz.

The circuit was inaugurated on August, 7, 1948. Next year, in 1949 the circuit hosted the Zandvoort Grand Prix. The following year, the race was called the Dutch Grand Prix, and it was included in the Formula One World Championship in 1952. It remained on the F1 calendar for 30 out of the next 34 years. In 1985, the Dutch Grand Prix was held for the last time. The company that commercially ran the circuit (CENAV) went out of business, marking the end of Circuit Zandvoort. The track, owned by the municipality of Zandvoort, was not used for some time and part of the grounds and approximately half of the track was sold in 1987 to Vendorado, a Bungalow park developer at that time. A plan to save the remaining track was made by a group of people and companies. Circuit Park Zandvoort was born, and the track was remodeled to an interim Club Circuit of Template:Km to mi in the summer of 1989.

In 1995, CPZ got the "A Status" of the Dutch government and began building an international Grand Prix Circuit. This project was finished in 2001 when, after the track was redesigned to a Template:Km to mi long circuit and a new pits building was realized (by HPG, the development company of John Hugenholtz jr, son of the former director), a new grandstand was situated along the long straight. One of the major events that is currently held at the circuit, along with DTM and A1GP, is the BP Ultimate Masters of Formula 3, where Formula 3 cars of several national racing series compete with each other (originally called Marlboro Masters, before tobacco advertising ban).

The circuit gained popularity because of its fast, sweeping corners such as Scheivlak as well as the "Tarzanbocht" (Tarzan corner) hairpin at the end of the start/finish straight. Tarzanbocht is the most famous corner in the circuit which provides excellent overtaking opportunities. This corner is reportedly named after a local character who had earned the nickname of Tarzan and only wanted to give up his vegetable garden in the dunes if the track's designers named a nearby corner after him. On the other hand, many different stories about Tarzan Corner are known.

Circuit Park Zandvoort played host to the first race in the 2006/07 season of A1 Grand Prix from 29 September - 1 October 2006.

Fatal accidents

In the history of the circuit, several fatal accidents have occurred.

Name Date Description
Wim Gerlach June 10, 1957 Died in the Gerlach corner. First fatality on the circuit.
Piers Courage June 21, 1970 His car turned over and caught fire. He was pinned down by his De Tomaso car and had no chance to escape.
Roger Williamson July 29, 1973 He lost control of his car during the F1 Dutch Grand Prix and crashed into the barriers, spun upside-down and caught fire. David Purley stopped his own race and tried, unsuccessfully, to save Williamson. The circuit was poorly prepared and not enough extinguishers were on hand.
Rob Slotemaker July 29, 1979 He broke his neck and died during a non-F1 event.

Design

Its design has been modified and altered several times over time:

The corners are named as follows (the numbers correspond to the image above, starting at the start/finish line):

  • Tarzan corner (1)
  • Gerlach corner (2)
  • Hugenholtz corner (3)
  • Hunzerug (4)
  • Rob Slotemaker corner (5)
  • Scheivlak (6)
  • Masters corner (formerly Marlboro corner) (7)
  • Renault corner (8)
  • Vodafone (9)
  • Audi S corner (10 + 11)
  • Kumho corner (12)
  • Arie Luyendyk (13)

The elevation difference is Template:M to ft.


The main straightaway during the A1GP.

Use in games

The older 'Classic' Zandvoort circuit layout from 1967 is modeled in detail and can be driven in the Grand Prix Legends racing simulation for X86-based pc's. This was later converted to NASCAR 4, NASCAR 2002, 2003 and other simulations using a converter from website 'The Pits'. The current layout is used in the SimBin game RACE 07 - Official WTCC Game.

See also

External links


Formula One Circuits

A1-Ring | Adelaide Street Circuit | Ain-Diab | Aintree race course | AVUS | Bahrain International Circuit | Circuit de la Sarthe | Circuito da Boavista | Brands Hatch | Catalunya | Charade Circuit | Donington Park | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | Fuji Speedway | Gilles Villeneuve | Hockenheimring | Hungaroring | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Internacional Nelson Piquet | Istanbul Racing Circuit | Jarama | José Carlos Pace | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit | Monaco | Mont-Tremblant | Mosport Park | Mugello | Mugello Circuit | Nazionale Monza | Nevers Magny-Cours | Nivelles-Baulers | Nurburgring | Pedralbes Circuit | Permanente de Jerez | Riverside International Raceway | Scandinavian Raceway | Sebring Raceway | Sepang International Circuit | Shanghai International Circuit | Silverstone Circuit | Spa-Francorchamps | Suzuka Circuit | TI Circuit | Park Zandvoort | Zolder


A1 Grand Prix Circuits
A1GP Circuits

Zandvoort • Brno • Zhuhai • Sepang • Taupo • Eastern Creek • Durban • Mexico City • Shanghai • Brands Hatch


WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) circuits

Curitiba • Puebla • Valencia • Pau • Brno • Estoril • Brands Hatch • Oschersleben • Anderstorp • Monza • Okayama • Guia Circuit

Former circuits (2005 - 2007) :
Magny-Cours • Silverstone • Imola • Spa-Francorchamps • Istanbul • Zandvoort • Boavista

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