Britain's senior motor-racing circuit. It is
situated near Towcester, Northamptonshire,
and was built on a disused airfield after
World War II. It staged the first world
championship Grand Prix on 13 May 1950 and
has staged 23 since, becoming the permanent
home of the British Grand Prix in 1987. Major
features include the Becketts, Stowe and Club
corners, the Abbey and Maggotts curves, the
Hangar strait, and Woodcote.