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Oulton Park is among the oldest motor racing circuits in the UK and was established in 1953.
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The circuit is 2.69 miles long and offers drivers a diverse mix of high speed straights, tight corners and elevation changes.
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The circuit is located in Cheshire, close to the city of Chester and the market town of Tarporley.
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Oulton Park has hosted almost every major motor sport discipline, including F1 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing, British Touring Cars, Sports Cars and Rally Cross.
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The circuit is affectionately known as ‘The Snake’ owing to its winding corners and undulations.
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Former Grand Prix driver and Touring Car star Tom Kristensen holds the record time for the fastest lap at Oulton Park of 1:45.709.
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Oulton Park actively encourages future talent to get involved in motor racing, and holds annual karting championships for all ages.
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The circuit is home to the historic Oulton Park Gold Cup, which was first held in 1930 and is the oldest non-championship race event in the world.
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The circuit is also home to ‘Club Corner’, a legendary part of the track which is considered one of the most challenging and scariest parts of the circuit.
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The circuit is still popular amongst motorsport fans today and attracts over 200,000 fans to its race events each year.