Silverstone Circuit is a photograph by Mark Rogan which was uploaded on February 22nd, 2014.
Silverstone Circuit
The end of the Second World War had left Britain with no major race track but an abundance of airfields. One of these surplus airfields was located... more
by Mark Rogan
Title
Silverstone Circuit
Artist
Mark Rogan
Medium
Photograph
Description
The end of the Second World War had left Britain with no major race track but an abundance of airfields. One of these surplus airfields was located outside the village of Silverstone and being roughly in the middle of England was seen as an ideal location to bring back international motor racing to Britain.
On the 2nd October 1948 an estimated 100,000 people flocked to see Luigi Villoresi beat a field of 22 others in his Maserati. Silverstone racing history had begun.
To see more Grand Prix circuits and artwork please visit my "Grand Prix Circuits" gallery.
Uploaded
February 22nd, 2014