Breedon Everard Raceway – Bulawayo

When was the track built?

It was opened in December 1969 as a replacement for the Kumalo airfield track, measuring 4.08 km and it was named after a British railway engineer.
Often attacracting International drivers and cars in its first years, when Rhodesia became Zimbabwe it unfortunately lost its appeal due to the political situation and it was cut to 3.5 km in the 1970s, since when it has been used mainly for local racing.
The old loop has been reintroduced along with a new section at the end and the construction of FIA standard facilities, designed by me.

When was its first Grand Prix?

It will be the first ever GP in this venue.
It will rotate with Donnybrook in hosting the Zimbabwean race.

What’s the circuit like?

The snaking layout has been maintained with some changes in the angles of corners and safety standards.
The extremely long main straight has been replaced by two shorter ones and a technical banked chicane, increasing overtake opportunities; even if it appear to be a basic shape, it features lots of challenging spots.
Car balance will be necessary to record a good lap in qualifying but it can’t be obtained by giving-up straight-line speed in the two best overtaking spots.

Where is it located?

The circuit is set in a natural depression on the edge of the city of Bulawayo, 30 kilometres away from the international airport (- 20°06’31”, + 28°34’13”)